Brass Frog considers himself an expert in matters pertaining to the weather, thank you. Not only is he a consummate analyst of patterns, precipitation and possibilities, he can also feel it in his bones. Frog would like you to know that this moment Sunday afternoon was the moment of change: The moment when the gorgeous, warm weekend began to give way to the next round … Continue reading January 28, 2014
The extreme cold is pushed out by a warm front on Friday evening. A chilly sunset… Yields to an inch of fresh snow and warmer temperatures on Saturday. As the old hymn says, “the morning breaks eternal, bright and fair.” Dog tracks, deer tracks and human tracks show off the fresh snow on the driveway.Swirling snow in the morning sun. The noon sun. An interesting … Continue reading January 25, 2014
January in the flower garden. Such a lovely time. A cold winter day yields a few interesting views. Cold and sunny with a dusting of fresh snow over the crusty base. Continue reading January 22, 2014
We continue to surf the freeze-thaw wave here in central Indiana. Perhaps the rhododendron feels it most keenly. Sunday morning, she looks like she has had enough of winter. But by Sunday afternoon, with a little warmth and sunshine, she perks back up. Meanwhile, the bird party rages on: Continue reading January 20, 2014
The winter weather continues. 15 degrees and snowy. We have been having a bird party. (Hint: click on the photos. They will load with more zoom and vivid detail.) Continue reading January 18, 2014.
More cold and more snow today. The Council Brass Frog is gloating. Cold and Snow! His friends were wrong, he was right and he knows it. (They might argue that point, but they won’t bother. They were just saying that the earliest signs of spring were popping up during the brief thaw. They know its winter. There is no point in arguing with Frog.) “Mint.” … Continue reading January 17, 2014
Winter came back furiously. We’re right back down to 20 degrees with a dusting of fresh snow. Grey, cold, midwinter with nary a hint of spring. Just look at the rhododendron! And compare that to what it looked like just a few days ago as the temperature approached 50 degrees. Continue reading January 15, 2014
The thaw progresses rapidly. Nearly 50 today- 60 degrees warmer than it was exactly one week ago. The Council As you might imagine, this sudden change in the weather has prompted a discussion of spring with the Council. Passions are running high among the members today. Maybe it’s the feeling of spring in the air or maybe it’s just that Brass Frog is being ridiculous. … Continue reading January 13, 2014
The thaw progresses quickly. Temperatures into the 40s today as the snow recedes before our very eyes. The garden critters are not meeting in Council today. They are just cruising around with the Referee, checking things out. Well, they themselves aren’t cruising around. Not the statues. Thats crazy. Their little spirits are cruising around with him. Who knows how it happens? Must be a wireless … Continue reading January 12, 2014
Here we are – In Jim’s Garden. How about a few pictures of a couple of acres in Indiana? The garden changes so through the year. Observe: Today. A foot of snow on the ground. Coming out of the deep freeze, we are beginning to melt. Such a fine thing – melting. Almost as much fun as freezing. It was 15 below on Monday – … Continue reading January 9, 2014
In Jim's Garden 