Monthly Archives: December 2022

Up into the Light

Hooray, Christmas is over! We are at the foothills of a fresh year and every day is a few minutes longer, even if it’s damp, dark and dreary. It’s Boxing Day. We’ve lost the tradition of giving a “box” to … Continue reading

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Winter Light and a Difficult Decision

It feels as if the tectonic plates of my obsessive life are shifting. A long drive, a sleepless night, sharp frost and the low golden light at dawn have combined to re-assemble the things I care most about. Concepts like … Continue reading

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News from the Feeders

This is the little corner of the world where small dramas unfold as the year declines. There are 5 places where I put out food of various kinds for the birds. I put out food at night too for the … Continue reading

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