Warmish

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Since early, I have been resting and reflecting, accompanied by Peaches, my ever-chanting Cockatoo. We read the newspapers, considered the weather, and made plans for the day. I’m aiming to horseback ride, and Peaches will stay home.

The weather folks have suggested the local temperatures will fall this week. But generally, the weather is forecast to be mild through most of November. It appears that we’ll have fifties and sixties weather until this month’s ending, with a then-drop to the forties. Next week should be pleasant for Thanksgiving, with the outdoors fall-like and beautiful.

Last year, at this time, we were freezing; I remember having to chop thick ice layering the watering troughs, and other inconveniences because of that winter’s sudden onset. This year, I prepared ahead for harsh weather, and instead, am wallowing in mildness. That’s okay; it’s better to be prepared and disappointed than caught off guard and having to rush and improvise.

The current temp is barely above freezing and makes me hesitate to go outside, but I must feed my farmlike animals. By the time I’ve done that, it’ll have warmed enough for me to remove some layers of outerwear. That’ll feel great.

Dear Friends: Be outside and enjoy another beautiful fall day. Diana