Ice out (Image Public Domain)

Last weekend, snowmobile races on the lake.

This weekend the Department of Natural Resources says, “Get your ices houses of the lake NOW!”

A week of temperatures above freezing has turned the ice from white to sea green.

Ice out is coming.

A flight of Canadian geese fly overhead honking encouragement to each other as they make their long journey north to their summer breeding grounds.

Seed in the bird feeders seems to drain to empty overnight.

Fields of white turn to dull brown as snow gives way to the remains of corn stalks standing like grave stones waiting to be plowed under.

A chipmunk is busy looking for acorns that squirrels buried last fall.

The warm south wind ushers in sunshine, almost forgotten during winter’s short days.

Can Spring be that far away?

Man creates a plan…

God Laughs…

Man goes to plan “B”…

God LOL…

Man goes to super secret final Contingency Plan…

God ROFLMAO…

Man says, “Whatever.”

God smiles

Things happen for the best…

I think I’m going to try the Whatever path next since the plans have all gone to hell. Just kidding of course, but sometimes it does feel that way.

Yep. It’s me watching you!

It’s New Year’s Eve and I find myself sitting here thinking about 2014. I have been lax about writing on this blog during Q4. I don’t deny it. However, I have been writing. Two small projects jumped in line ahead of my WIP novel. But, progress continues.

2014 has been an unusual year for me. On one hand I feel like I’ve been busy. One the other hand, when the Domestic CEO and I sat down to write our holiday newsletter, it seemed very thin on interesting doings. Perhaps our time was spread too thin and everything just sort of smeared together. I do know we spent a lot of time at our cabin where time stands still and we watch the birds and animals go about their tasks. They always seem to be doing what is most important to them. Gather food, chase each other, feed their young, chase each other, build nests, chase each other, etc.

I have been thinking about my priorities and how I spend my time. There will be some changes for the upcoming year. However, I do not believe in resolutions so, I won’t call them that. Nevertheless, Some people will see a lot less of me in 2015 and others will see me more often. I’ll let you decide who should be happier. HINT: If you are reading this, you are part of the second group.

I have missed you all during the holidays and it will take me a while to read through you back posts. Please be patient and don’t be surprised to see my comments on a three-month old post.

For now, I wish you all a very happy, healthy, and prosperous new year. Be safe and I hope to see you here soon.