Back in the day I worked many a breakfast shift at the Black Dog Tavern.

Because the days are almost imperceivably longer the hens have noticed.

I do enjoy a good snowfall, especially the first of the season. I love the way it covers a multitude of sins, so to speak.

On Saturday, I took a quick road trip up to Marion. Violet was performing in the Tabor Academy String Ensemble winter concert.

The beautiful weather has put my Christmas spirit on hold. I cannot drag myself out of the garden to look for the outdoor lights.

Several weeks ago I wrote about a memorable sunrise viewed from the upper deck of the SSA vessel, Woods Hole. I can now top that experience.