Brrr…

Well January has come in with an icy blast! Like so many of you we have sparkling snow paired up with swirling frosty air. 

There have been deer in the backyard, scurrying raccoons and possums, and so many birds at the feeders – such a variety of beautiful colors along with their endless chatter! 

A dear friend gifted me with this terrific cowboy/chuck wagon coffee pot - I promptly filled it with birdseed, making it so much easier to tote outside to fill feeders than trying to lug a big bag -  I love it!

The power has stayed on and the pipes haven’t frozen - knock wood, as the old saying goes…oops, did I just jinx myself?!

However, this is coming in the next few nights – very low temperatures for here, with a predicted wind chill of -25 degrees F. 

Today feels like the calm before the storm - it’s sunny and 38° F…down right balmy! For the first time in ages, the space and propane heaters are off and the dishwasher is getting a much needed break. I’m doing laundry, the wood bin in the kitchen has been filled, and later Bailey and I will take a walk back to the woods to stretch our legs and get some fresh air. There’s nothing more to be done - bring it on Old Man Winter - I accept your challenge!  

To stay in the wintry mood, I’ve just finished Laura Ingalls’ The Long Winter – now I’ve moved on to her next book. I found the audiobooks online, so with headphones on I’m listening as I go about my Domestic Goddess chores 😉.

In the evenings, I’m reading the first Harry Potter book and my daughter and I have been watching all of the Star Wars movies – nope, I have never seen all of them. It’s been a wonderful way to spend these long, dark evenings while there are no outdoor jobs to tend to. 

Last week I wrapped up my latest MaryJane’s Farm post. You can find it here if you’d like to take a look:  Rural Farmgirl

Well, that’s the latest from here…if Winter weather is coming your way, I hope you are safe and warm. And if you are West where the wildfires are, know that there are thoughts and prayers for you.