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The rain last Sunday morning fell in rivulets from the sky, drenching the world in dark wetness. Feeling a bit cabin feverish, Tim suggested going for a drive late morning, and lunch. I suggested taking along our rain gear and hiking shoes, just in case...

Daylight streaming through a wide window;
a pot of tea at the ready,
and memories to move you gently through the hours -

Over the course of January, we will have gained 1 hour and 3 minutes of daylight. It's becoming noticeable, especially on sunny days, of which we have had five this week. I can feel my energy levels increase with the sunshine.
In last week's post I mentioned taking a short road trip to visit a beekeeper. We were early and went for a little walk by the Cowichan River. It was running fast and full, with some parts of the trail closed due to high water. Mist hung over the water...

"There has been some lovely weather
--to look at."
Beatrix Potter