Goodbye To January

At last this awful January is finished. The final day of a horrible month was very cold, but sunny. Even though I am not outside working in the cold – thanks to Jane – (apart from shoveling snow endlessly) I have become accustomed to the colder weather.

It was 3 degrees F (-16 C) this morning here, but my little brother, Michael, who lives in Concord, Massachusetts, near Boston, awoke to MINUS 3 degrees F (-19 C). Undeterred, he dressed warmly and went to protest. Harry and I wish we could participate, but not this year, alas. I am very proud of Michael, and enjoyed the pictures he sent, especially on his way home, when he took selfies near two of Harry’s sculptures.

Here, Harry is getting around quite well, and keeping the dogs well trained.

Jane picked up bedding and I helped her unload it, which gave a sense of normalcy returning. The horses are happy in their new, retired lifestyle. Their manes are getting quite disreputable, but they are keeping all their hair this winter.

Eddy doesn’t mind the cold. He spends his time patrolling his territory, and he just adores Jane!

Just before dark, a varmint came out from under the porch, hungry and searching for spilled bird seed. I felt very sorry for it in such cold weather, so I provided some sustenance. I just hope he and Eddy don’t meet! Eddy would be on the losing end of a contest with a raccoon. They can be fierce! I may have to relocate the varmint, but not until the weather moderates.

Be well, be safe, be warm and grateful. Be kind. Slava Ukraini !! Peace…