Three weeks into the spring, after a series of warm days, the daffodils in my yard are finally blooming. However, bloom time is determined by one’s position in the sun. The former homeowners planted a long row of these garden-variety Narcissus bulbs along the property line. The line begins in a sunny spot and ends…
This past week, after a late-winter, overnight snow, I went out early in the morning to clear the driveway before any tire treads packed down the path. As a result, I got to see the day’s first touches of sunlight, which broke through the thick clouds only briefly. In fact, within a few seconds after…
(This is a longer post than normal, since I haven’t posted much this winter.) Deep in the heart of winter, with spring far over the horizon, my outdoor adventures have been unpleasantly short and rather colorless. To prevent my imagination and emotions from getting stale, I’ve decorated my indoor retreat with the thoughtful sound of…
It may be worth staying up past bedtime Sunday night, January 20, because the night sky will feature an unusual display. It’s called a “super blood moon eclipse.” Check out Marcus Schneck’s article on Advance Local Media’s Penn Live page for a sample photo, description, and timing details. Penn Live Article Link. While the skies…