Tag Archives: ice

One Way or Another

Posted on February 1, 2026 by daeja's view

Only one month into the year and January has taken some of the best of us. Those who made us laugh (and we sure could use more of that these days), those who expanded our horizons with music and mindset, … Continue reading →

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Summing Up Twenty-Five

Posted on December 29, 2025 by daeja's view

It was a chilly 6°F with a significant covering of snow this morning when I very briefly took the dog out. Now propped up in bed, wearing an old tie-dye sweatshirt from a local store that no longer exists, with … Continue reading →

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The Bathroom Window Does Not Disappoint

Posted on December 10, 2025 by daeja's view

They’re back! An annual perk of Winter – stumbling into the bathroom at dawn to be greeted by ice art on the window. It has only just begun and so far the daily frost landscapes painted by nature have not … Continue reading →

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Radiant

Posted on February 22, 2025 by daeja's view

There is a bit of magic in waking up to trees glazed in icy wonder. As the sun dodged in and out from wolf-gray clouds, I kept stepping outdoors into the frigid air for brief moments to admire the prisms … Continue reading →

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Funny What the Weather Will Do

Posted on January 27, 2024 by daeja's view

January is bouncing all over the place in both weather and emotions these days. Views From the Urban Porch have been varied and unpredictable. One day I’m staring at an atmosphere so vibrantly blue that it conjures up tropical skies … Continue reading →

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