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Into the Light

Posted on December 22, 2025 by daeja's view

I have been looking forward to this longest night of the year, as the Winter Solstice marks the beginning of gaining minutes of light every day, moving towards spring. Aside from my annual year-end summation (hopefully I will get to … Continue reading →

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First Snow

Posted on January 7, 2024 by daeja's view

January has brought our first real snowstorm. It is so fresh and lovely. The Japanese maple leaves on My Red Tree had never quite let go this past autumn. Now they are heavily laden with fluffy clumps, soon to drop … Continue reading →

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A Low-key Flurry

Posted on December 11, 2022 by daeja's view

There is a low-key flurrying happening both inside and outside the house. The outside part is a steady, light, gentle, almost-mist of snow occurring right now, just enough to get you a little bit wet. It’s the first real one … Continue reading →

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