Monthly Archives: January 2024

rainy day thoughts on fences

Posted on January 26, 2024 by Denise

Having inherited a boundary fence in the back garden, I think about it quite a bit. It’s been an insistent presence since we moved in, devoid as the space was of anything but fence, grass and bark mulch. Fences in … Continue reading →

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ice storm aftermath

Posted on January 19, 2024 by Denise

Some quick notes on the recent ice storm, that for us on the Oregon coast descended on Saturday, January 13. A fine icy mist encrusted everything — houses were entombed in ice, including doors, roofs and siding, a very peculiar … Continue reading →

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weather report 1/13/24

Posted on January 13, 2024 by Denise

Today is the day we’ve been dreading all week, when daytime temps at the Oregon coast hover around 30F and “icy rain” arrives. The week’s weather has been typically tumultuous and no undue cause for concern — just the usual … Continue reading →

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