Great Expectations

It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade.
Charles Dickens, Great Expectations

 March CloudsMarch is almost over, but Winter is reluctant to give up its hold on the land, while Spring is equally determined to take its place. Even though the lines of battle seem to shift moment by moment, between cold windy shadows and and soft sunny stillness, there are clear signs that Spring will soon be victorious: Continue reading

The Time of Light

Cardinal in snow

Winter days are short. It’s bad enough that dusk comes early, drawing us indoors for warmth, shelter, and light before we are ready, but the mornings remain dark and cold, tempting us to continue our nightly hibernation far longer than is good for us. Continue reading