Waiting out Winter

Some light snow expected today. We have not yet reached 3 1/2 feet on the season, so we'll likely end up well below average. On a walk yesterday, a short rest at a favorite spot led to a picture of the forest's most productive raspberry patch. In less than five months, we might get a gallon of berries from this area.

Enough cold remains for the stove to receive plenty of work. A lovely piece of paper birch is pictured here shortly before confinement in the flames.

Fire and Bread

The morning's low hit minus 23, but things are improving some with clear skies. A fire has boosted the indoor temps nicely. We should be above freezing outside tomorrow afternoon.

Rum Raisin bread, baked this morning, also helps hold off the chill.