Winter finally arrives

It was a snowy day here in Edmonton – something that should not be a surprise but we’ve had such mild temperatures and so little moisture (rain or snow) that many people were talking today about how great it is to have snow. Alberta is suffering from a significant drought. We need moisture! All that…

Snow in the Villa

No snow on the ground and December has begun. Today was 1C and the sun was lovely…but tonight hope for the skiers, snowplow operators, and children! Unfortunately, only a dusting was on the ground as it ended but it was nice to see!

The squirrel

So I bought one of those suet holders and some suet to hang outside. I tried one location – not much interest, maybe too close to the house and not near trees. Then I hung it on our apple tree near the rail, but not too close. Along came the red squirrel, predictably, and we…