Winter Has Arrived!

We are under a Winter Advisory with snow accumulation of 5-7 inches.

It's Beginning To Be Soup Season

I made minestroni last night.

Here's a recipe (Courtesy of Ina Garten):

Asthma Attack Waiting to Happen

Spring is in the air...

and so is sinus trouble!

Signs Of Spring

They're back!

And the pollen count is rising...

Keeping Warm These Days

With temps in the single digits and snow flurries on the way

you gotta "puff-out" and keep warm!

Let's Christmas!

It will Christmas and New Year.

This sweater was posted on Engrish.com.

I see you 2013 then.

Winter Thoughts

A young girl walks through the snow deep in thought.

Watercolor © 2012 John Lowe. Click to enlarge.

Although winter isn't officially here until December 21st, tomorrow is the 1st. of December. That means winter will be here in 21 days.

Quaking Aspens In Fall Colors

On the road to Ski Santa Fe. Santa Fe is down below.

Click this photo to see the magnificent detail!

What Happened To Summer?

It's like someone flipped a switch and suddenly, it's autumn.

This image is at the Rocky River Nature Reserve.

©2012 John Lowe, Photographer.

Click to enlarge.

Halloween Season Is Upon Us

I don't know about you but I bet that hurts!

But, he is smiling... maybe it vibrates?

Morning Sunlight

Early morning sunrise casts its golden hue on the maple trees as we slowly slip into autumn like weather. 

First Day Of Summer - HOT!

We're looking at a forecast high of 93 degrees on the first day of summer!

Old people - stay inside.

Drink plenty of water.

Wear sunblock.

Save electricity.

Margaritas - Drink 'em if you got 'em.

Backyard Bird Watch III

European Starling

In winter this bird is dark blue with white speckles. In the summer they are jet black.

The pattern on their wings look amazingly like the shields on the "bat-mobile".

Although attractive this time of year, these birds are considered invasive.

They arrive in hordes and destroy crops and compete with native birds.

When this picture was taken there were at least fifty more on the ground 

snapping up corn kernels, bird seed and attacking the suet feeders in a frenzy! 

Backyard Bird Watch II

Cardinal Adult Female And Junco

The dish of seeds on top of my grill seems to be a "civic center" for birds and squirrels to gather for a quick snack. 

I love the colors of both the male and female cardinals and how they stand out against the white snow.

The female has an olive back and orange breast with blood red tips on her wings and tail feathers.

This female and her mate are regulars in my backyard.

Backyard Bird Watch

Hairy Woodpecker Male.

A variety of birds are getting used to my backyard feeders.

It is important to keep feed out during these winter months and it's a delight to see these pretty birds.

Winter Songbirds

Thanks to the help of Amy at the Lake Erie Nature Center I was able to identify this little cutie as a Tufted Titmouse.

It is interesting to see just how many different bird species there are once you put out a couple feeders.

Lopsided Score

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Like I said, Mike. Go sit on it! (LOL)

I love you man.

Cardinal Rules

The vibrant color of this Cardinal was in total contrast to the winter grays. He almost looks electric!

A Blue Jay also stopped by for some seeds and its blue coat was brighter than the sky. He got away before I could snap his picture.

Click on the image for a larger view.

Mrs. Colt McCoy

With The Brown's quarterback Colt McCoy out with a concussion, Mrs. Colt steps in and rushes for the first down...

White Christmas?

We got our first big snowfall Saturday.

There are many jokes about Cleveland's weather. A popular one is,

"If you don't like Cleveland's weather, just wait an hour."

According to the 5-day forecast, we should get rain the next three days with a high of near 60 on Wednesday!

Go figure.