“Wilderness is … a place to go hear the wind, see the stars, smell the pine trees, feel cold water, touch the ground and sky at the same time and listen to coyotes. Fortunately there is wilderness just outside the limits of cities and suburbs … especially in the West.” ~ John Muir Well said, […]
“Though April showers may come your way… They bring the flowers that bloom in May.” ~ from the 1962 animated short film “Wet Hare.” Sung by Bugs Bunny as he lathers up, taking his morning shower, under a waterfall. So far, the only April showers to be had required a bar of […]
“I think of the garden after the rain; And hope to my heart comes singing, At morn the cherry-blooms will be white, And the Easter bells be ringing!” ~ Edna Dean Proctor, poet, 1827-1923 “Easter Bells” Rain on Easter? Cool, foggy or overcast skies maybe, but I don’t recall a wet Easter. […]
It’s the first full day of spring! The vernal equinox, or spring equinox, which means “of spring” or “equal night” in Latin, occurred at 4:02 a.m. (PST) on March 20. Day and night are approximately equal in length on this day, as the sun shines directly over the equator. In the morning, sunrise was due […]
~ May the sun shine warm upon your face ; The rains fall soft upon your fields … ~ – Irish Blessing No mistaking our hillsides for those of Ireland on St. Patrick’s Day. I suppose Leprechaun sightings are also out of the question. Winter rains are usually sufficient in encouraging the […]
“ Oscar and I have something in common. Oscar first came to Hollywood in 1928. So did I. We’re both a little weather-beaten, but we’re still here…” – John Wayne, 1979 Academy Awards Best Actor recipient for “True Grit” Last weekend was postcard perfect for Montrose’s Centennial Celebration and the Academy Awards. The earlier forecast […]
“And how fascinating history is – the long, variegated pageant of man’s still continuing evolution of this strange planet, so much the most interesting of all the myriads of spinners through space.” ~ George Macaulay Trevelyan, English writer and historian (1876-1962) An asteroid, a meteor, President George Washington’s birthday and celebrating Montrose’s centennial. Whether scientific […]
“Unusual weather we’re having, ain’t it?” ~ Cowardly Lion (“Wizard of Oz,” 1939) as snow fell on the field of poppies outside The Emerald City Last weekend found us on the Central Coast. As we left home Friday, a second hail storm was pelting the foothills. Like many of our storms this season, it was […]
“When all is said and done, the weather and love are the two elements about which one can never be sure.” ~ Alice Hoffman Rain on Groundhog Day (night, actually). Not much of a shadow appeared as our La Crescenta equivalent of Phil (squirrel or gopher?) poked his head above ground. He retreated before […]
“The January moon brightens, like a clear day.” ~ A Sicilian Proverb The days have been clear and wonderfully warm. Within a few days, the first full moon of the new year will appear. This certain one is no brighter than any other, but perhaps more appreciated during the dark days of mid-winter. Native American […]