Monthly Archives: November 2019

Not Ready to Grow Up

Posted on November 26, 2019 by amanandhishoe

The first snow of the season has adorned the surrounding foothills. I could see it yesterday through the clouds hiding the mountains. Today with the clouds gone, the snow covered hills glistened in the bright sun. Two nights ago, Buttercup … Continue reading →

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All Together Now

Posted on November 16, 2019 by amanandhishoe

Not the clearest of pictures, but you get the idea how Buttercup and her brood bed down for the night, in a tight spot between a screen and the wall. Her chicks are two months old now and she still … Continue reading →

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Posted on November 15, 2019 by amanandhishoe

After making a tofu delivery this morning, we ran into a flock of swans on the outskirts of Mount Vernon. Swans and snow geese have arrived in large numbers and are settling in for the winter. Both birds are very … Continue reading →

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All the Leaves are Gone

Posted on November 5, 2019 by amanandhishoe

All the leaves are gone, almost, and the clouds are not grey today. At first it was clear when I stepped outside before dawn to make tofu in the cabin. The fog rolled in when we rolled out of here … Continue reading →