The past week’s sunny 40-degree days drove me out into the vegetable garden. With the help of my daughter and granddaughter I was able to prepare an area to receive peas in the spring. We spent...

What lovely weather we have had this past week. It’s chilly in the morning but by midday it’s pleasant to spend time outdoors. With Violet’s help, I’ve been busy moving dirt...

Last week’s weather made me eat my words. I usually brag that I an cold-tolerant, wear appropriate clothing, and enjoy rain and snow. Not so lately. It’s gloomy and downright unpleasant....

I don’t not know why I continue to trust the Weather Channel. They are right maybe half the time. Wish I had that job. At any rate, I’m a prepper of sorts, especially about impending...

There is nothing quite like the season’s first snow. Tuesday morning it woke me up because it was so quiet. I really wasn’t ready for it to stick around yet but it was breath-taking,...

That was some serious wind and rain on Monday night. I think I slept about two hours. I do my best worrying in the middle of the night. Nevertheless it was nice to have a couple days of unseasonable...

It was a bit alarming on Monday when the rapidly moving storm crossed over the Vineyard. All our cellphones went off to warn us of a possible tornado and to seek shelter. It is just such a time when...

My truck is rapidly becoming a closet. The mornings are chilly so I appropriately bundle up for outside work. As the day progresses and gets warmer by the hour, I begin shedding layers. At the end of...

How amazing has the weather been since last weekend’s highs of almost 70 degrees? The Farmer’s Almanac warns that the northeast is looking at a snowy winter so its nice to have some...

Brrr. I guess this past week’s weather could be called a wake-up call. I hauled out the long underwear and hats. Working outdoors has many challenges so preparations are in order. I really do...