WINTER SOLSTICE HAS ARRIVED

 POST # 675

Winter Solstice has once again arrived on the scene, here in the Northern hemisphere, and this is the very first time in my memory of the event, that I have had the chance, brief though it was, to experience a rainbow on this day.  If I had blinked, I would have missed it.  It's the shortest day of the year, and the good news is that from now on, the days begin to get longer, and hopefully less wet. I'm confident of the first item happening, but not so sure about the latter.

Ollie certainly wasn't blinking about it, and in fact, he appears to have a somewhat evil look in his eyes.  Could this be because of the fact that the housesitter has once again arrived on the scene, and that he isn't too happy about his owners leaving?  Perhaps.  Or maybe he's just trying to let me know who really is the boss around here. Or is he attempting to put a spell on me, that will convince me to give him more treats?  It's anyone's guess at this point.

  

I arrived here yesterday, and when I got here, the rain was pouring down.  Something tells me that it's going to be a wet week ahead, but at least I don't have to take Ollie out for a daily walk around the neighbourhood.  He is more than happy to spend the vast majority of his time under some sort of blanket or another, and sleep most of the day away.  Occasionally, he comes up for air, and I then have the opportunity for another photo, like the one below, in which he looks much less sinister that the first photo.

I told him the good news about the days getting longer, and that seems to have had a positive effect on his mood.

So Ollie, let's keep an eye on the sky, and try and notice the lengthening of the days going forward, and who knows, with any luck, we may even get to see another rainbow, before I leave.

At least the weather isn't very cold, with an expected high today of 7 degrees, and a low tonight of 4 degrees.  Compared to my old home of Dawson City, it feels like summer.  Today in Dawson, the expected high is going to be minus 44 degrees, with a low tonight of minus 50.  Thank your lucky stars Ollie, that you aren't roaming around the streets of Dawson City.

  

grateful for every breath,

Paul

The Thoughtful Wanderer