Sneaux

A rare occurrence this deep in Dixie, I woke to snow this morning. There was a pretty, white coat on the lawns and shrubs. Roads and walks were slushy and slippery, and they were smashing up cars all over town. A couple of idiots tried to get me, too. I sure wish I could have been at my cabin in the hills with a fire crackling in the stove; and I have always wanted to hunt in the snow. The weather radar showed plenty activity in that area, but I couldn't escape... maybe in my next life.

Leaf peeping in the swamp

This year, I have seen more autumn leaf color that any other I can recall. It was a cool and drizzly afternoon, but the swamp was alive with color. The snakes and lizards are holed up. Furry critters were hiding, even the squirrels. Birds were busy, though, feeding heavily to make it through the coming storm.

Sky show tonight

Looking southwest after dark, there is a convergence of the crescent moon, Venus, and Jupiter... an interesting sight. Don't forget to bring in the brass monkeys, it's gonna be cold tonight.