miscellaneous

it's officially winter!  december 21st; the first day of winter and the shortest day of the year.

the shortest day of the year is about how much sunlight (or how little) there is during the day.  it won't be readily obvious this day as it's already dark and dreary. no sunshine but lots and lots of rain.  three weeks of ice and snow covering the earth has been replaced by riverlets of water or pools of water where there typically is none.

all the kitties, especially the outdoor kitties, love rough weather.  i feel sorry for them and allow them into the house.  they have decided they really like being inside.  it's becoming increasingly difficult to evict them; even on good weather days.  as long as everyone plays nice, they are welcome.

with the thaw came fluid water in the lake.  the ducks go from a small area of fluid water when the lake is ice covered to a "huge" body of water.  as they zip around in their new found freedom i wonder what they think about.  i think "wheeeeeee..................."  as i watch them enjoy all that room to play.

the final weekend before the christmas holiday mid week.  i wrapped the rest of the gifts last night.  after a bit of baking, i will be ready!  ho! ho! ho!  merry christmas!