It is truly the end of season. We have our first winter weather advisory tonight. I doubt that we will get any snow where we're at, but I'm sure the mountains will be white when they emerge from the clouds. It was cold and windy out …
Day 294 – Lessons Learned
You'd think that when you get to be my age (and I've been around for a while), there are some things I would have learned by now. Not necessarily so . . . The skies cleared today and it was a beautiful day for a walk in the woods. After my heart attack 4 …
Day 293 – Hanging On for Dear Life
The weather is changing and it was "raining" leaves today. The blustery winds brought in a mixture of clouds, sun, rain, and leaves. There are a few leaves that are still clinging on. But I think the wind will win this battle. Maralee
Day 292 – Enjoy it While it Lasts
It was another beautiful fall day . . . I can’t get enough of these gorgeous days. I spent my lunch hour at Pioneer Park, a small park near my office. The trees at the edge of the park along the Deschutes River were in full color. I walked the trail along the river for as far as I …
Day 291 – A Perfect Fall Day
Today was one of those perfect autumn days . . . the air was crisp, the sky was a deep blue, and the only clouds in the sky were the remnants of jet trails crisscrossing high above. The recent cold weather and moisture resulted in a light dusting of snow on the mountains. I had …
