Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life
Tag: Weather
A Few Days in Juneuary
While other parts of the country are being hammered by winter storms, here in the Pacific Northwest we are enjoying a few more days of Juneuary. While not appreciated when experienced as a cold and rainy June, Juneuary is quite wonderful when it brings… Continue Reading “A Few Days in Juneuary”
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A Good Day in the January Garden
One day earlier this month, when the sun was shining and temperatures were approaching sixty degrees, I went outside and found Benji hard at work. “Whatcha doing there Benji?” “Getting ready for planting,” he replied. “Looks like spring is here.” “Thanks Benji,” I said,… Continue Reading “A Good Day in the January Garden”
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Dreaming of Sunny Arizona
Most of us who live in the Pacific Northwest will at some point long to escape the gray and rainy days of winter. The lucky ones are ‘snowbirds’ who migrate south to the blue skies and sunshine of Arizona. Unfortunately I am not one… Continue Reading “Dreaming of Sunny Arizona”
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Cloudy with a Chance of Rain
The smoky skies made for some interesting sunrises, sunsets, and moonrises too. But after a long, dry, summer in the Pacific Northwest, it’s good to be back to normal: Cloudy with a chance of rain. Remind me in November. – Susanne
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On Morning’s Orange Sun
The Pacific Northwest is once again under the filmy haze of smoke from Canadian wildfires resulting in unhealthy air. In the meantime we are awakened by a mysterious and brilliant orange sun. Can’t wait for the rainy fall season to begin. ~ Susanne
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Palm Beauty
I’m from the Pacific Northwest and love the cool climate and the dark evergreen forests of giant Douglas Firs. But I have to admit that the Palm trees of southern California have a majestic beauty of their own, surviving and rising above temperatures of… Continue Reading “Palm Beauty”
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Mostly Cloudy Skies
Last night’s skies were mostly blue with clouds strewn about and lit from behind as the sun began to set. The clouds gathered and thickened after sunset, saturated with lovely shades of blue, purple and lavender. This morning’s skies look like dishwater as milky… Continue Reading “Mostly Cloudy Skies”
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Springtime in Seattle
After bemoaning the weather for the past week, we finally got a reprieve from the rain. The sky was mostly clear yesterday when I met a friend for lunch at Alki Beach. Some young ones played in the waves. Not us. Along with our… Continue Reading “Springtime in Seattle”
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The Rain the Park and Umbrellas
If you’re going to live in the Great Northwest and enjoy life at all during the long and rainy winter months, you’re going to want to invest in a good umbrella. You will likely have the small travel versions stashed here and there about… Continue Reading “The Rain the Park and Umbrellas”
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Winter Skies
After a soggy January, the rain finally stopped today and I was happy to go for a walk outside with partially blue skies peeking through the clouds. While it still remained dry, I ventured out again at sunset to see my favorite winter tree.… Continue Reading “Winter Skies”
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