Winter

Winter has arrived. It's -4C outside; there's snow is in the forecast. The hens who live two gardens away have not ventured out—or perhaps have not been let out—yet; I hope a fox didn't get them. Their cockerel has also been silent for a couple of days; I miss his crowing. I hope neighbours didn't complain! To have a little farm-life in town is a touch of sanity.

Apologies for lack of a post this week: I have a guest in town until Saturday.