Finished reading: The Bookstore Sisters 📚

Between the storms.

A huge willow after the ice fog lifted. If you look at the center of the tree you can see a major branch that split.

frosted willow tree

Finished reading (actually, finished listening to): The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn

Elderberry branches after a couple of days of ice fog.

ice on branch

This is the extent of my holiday decorating this year. I spent more time tracking down dead light bulbs than hanging the lights. Still, I enjoy seeing them when I step out to do the evening chores.

Holiday lights on tree

On a snowy day like today, it’s nice to be able to sink into the warmth and safety of a comfortable chair by the fire.

The official Washington State fish is the steelhead trout. However, our house favorite is the coho salmon.

Although the trend is towards a warmer climate, it has been a damn cold November.

On the topic of backyard birds, I finally identified a little brown bird that has been scratching under the thistle feeder. It’s a juvenile spotted towhee. It doesn’t look anything like the adult but the behavior is characteristic.