tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917443774169458823Thu, 24 Oct 2024 15:11:28 +0000springsquirrelssnowweatherJanuaryMinnesotaanimal worldbackyardbreezecardinalscat napcrowsdrearyfrigid coldfrozengustshockey rinkhorizonhowlingicejournallonger daysnatureparkrain in Februarysnow dustsnow meltingspring-like weathersunsetssunspotwarm weatherwaterwind chill warningwindywoodpeckersEveryday Musingshttp://robseverydaymusings.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Robyn Suze)Blogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917443774169458823.post-2787194237788106025Wed, 25 Feb 2009 23:44:00 +00002009-02-25T18:07:48.289-06:00crowssnow meltingspringspring-like weatherwarm weatherweatherWarm Dripping Springlike DayWhat a beautiful day outside today! It feels warm. There are puddles at the end of the driveway. Every roof is dripping melted snow. The sun actually feels hot on my cheeks as I angle my face upwards.The walk to the mailbox was indeed a pleasure-never mind the bills. On the way, I heard a strange sound, almost like the drill of a woodpecker. So, I walked past my mailbox in an attempt to spyhttp://robseverydaymusings.blogspot.com/2009/02/warm-dripping-springlike-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Robyn Suze)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917443774169458823.post-7677957967830086750Sun, 22 Feb 2009 23:26:00 +00002009-02-22T17:43:50.392-06:00cat naphorizonlonger daysspringsunsetssunspotSun TravelI am sitting here inside looking out the window as the sun is sinking to the horizon, and I am noticing that the spot it is hitting has moved quite a bit to the north. It was setting at the midway point on the roof line of the green house across the street. Now, it is setting on the roof of the brown house, the next house to the north--not quite halfway yet, but it gives me hope to see the http://robseverydaymusings.blogspot.com/2009/02/sun-travel.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Robyn Suze)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917443774169458823.post-7968212559274967357Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:31:00 +00002009-02-11T12:07:47.369-06:00drearygustshowlingrain in Februarysquirrelsweatherwindy<atom:summary type="text">The weather is absolutely dreadful today. It is so dark and dreary. It was dark and rainy yesterday too. Yes, that is right--February rain. Overnight, the 2 inches of solid glare ice accumulated in my driveway is gone. It did not even go below freezing last night. And broad patches of brown grass has appeared in my yard. 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I positioned myself behind the garage in my secret, private spot to greet the sun rising. The breeze came up nearly imperceptibly at first, except for the sparkly snow dust it sent cascading off the branches. The dust ever so softly brushed my cheeks. We are in the upswing of a warming trend. The temperature is to hit http://robseverydaymusings.blogspot.com/2009/01/snow-dust.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Robyn Suze)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917443774169458823.post-2585688588293753392Fri, 16 Jan 2009 15:27:00 +00002009-01-16T10:20:56.282-06:00cardinalsfrigid coldJanuaryMinnesotasquirrelswind chill warningSpring in the air at 22 below?My surprise knew no bounds as I crossed my back door threshold into the great outdoors. I just did not expect it--that in the middle of performing the weekly drudgery in setting the trash at the curb for pickup, I would be treated to a delight of the senses. I stop short on the stoop. The sun is fiercely bright. According to the radio, we are still in a wind chill WARNING until noon today. http://robseverydaymusings.blogspot.com/2009/01/spring-in-air-at-22-below.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Robyn Suze)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917443774169458823.post-1111733989424749018Thu, 18 Dec 2008 18:33:00 +00002008-12-18T12:55:26.501-06:00frozenhockey rinkicejournalparksnowwaterHockey RinkWhat is this universal fascination with water? We humans seem to have an affinity towards it. We are drawn to it—even the solidified version—like during my walk through the neighborhood park. It is 6 degrees out. One inch of fresh snow bursting with brightness as the morning sunlight ricochets off and hurts my eyes. A few have come before me. A single bicycle track makes a detour off the http://robseverydaymusings.blogspot.com/2008/12/hockey-rink.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Robyn Suze)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917443774169458823.post-5060354154700046058Mon, 08 Dec 2008 02:01:00 +00002009-03-07T20:33:01.132-06:00everyday musings headerhttp://robseverydaymusings.blogspot.com/2008/12/everyday-musings-header.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Robyn Suze)0