Full Wolf Moon

Tonite January 9th, 2012 is the the Full Wolf Moon. So named this because it (the moon) appeared when wolves howled in hunger outside the villages. The Wolf Moon is also called the Old Moon. Strange, first full moon of the new year and it would have been called the Old Moon. I will need to find out about that version. Have a great evening.

Thunder, Really

Yes, last night before the Winter Soltice arrived we had thunder and lighting!! So, I bring to you from the Old Farmer's Almanac.......THUNDER IN DECEMBER PRESAGES FINE WEATHER. Have a great day getting the last minute things done on your list!!!

Tonight Is The Night

Winter Solstice that is. At 12:30 a.m. Winter will begin. Time for all of us to get our books, our craft projects or whatever floats your boat in order because once Christmas is over we will be looking for things to do on those long Winter's nights. I have a couple of things in mind that I want to get done. Some reading, some clearing the clutter and somethings that I will keep a secret for now. My food and gift giving shopping is all done. Tree is not up yet. But it is only a small tree and it is more like a Winter tree they a Christmas tree. It will go up tomorrow or Friday. Baking will begin tomorrow along with the cooking of tomato sauce for Christmas dinner. It is just Les and I and it has become our tradition to have some type of pasta and just enjoy the day and each other. I hope whatever is on your plate you will have it clean so that you too can enjoy the day and yourself. Merry Christmas.

Happy St. Nicholas Day

In Germany, it is customary to give fruit, nuts and candy to children on St. Nicholas's feast day. Seems like a fun kind of day. I wonder if this is still celebrated somewhere today. Hope everyone is fine and well. I won't even ask if you are busy! Who isn't at this time of year. Les and I are expecting a guest sometime this month, not sure when, so everyday something needs to get cleaned or put away. I am leaving the guest room to last or should I say when I know our guest is arriving. Take care and have a wonderful evening.

Happy Thanksgiving

Sending wishes that you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving no matter where or who you spend it with.

Full Moon

Tonight is the Full Beaver Moon, named so because it was the time to set beaver traps, before the waters froze over. It is also called Full Frost Moon. No pictures of the moon, due to rain that is falling, though it is suppose to stop and get cooler, possible frost. Things have been pretty quite around Ginnysyard, still cleaning up from the Snowtober that dumped 12 + inches on us. Without power for 30 hours. And if any of my friends live in a old house like ours, when the power goes out and stays out for any length of time, things begin to happen. Like we needed the well pump person to come out and put new parts on the pump to the tune of $176.00. Ducks and cats all survived the storm. Cats camped out with us as we bedded down around the woodstove, they loved it!! I had my second and last visit with the ortho doctor yesterday. My knee is healing well, just more exercises and keep moving. Well, that is it for me. Hope everyone is well. Have a great evening, check out that moon if you don't have clouds.

St.Luke's Little Summer

Tomorrow, October 18th, Is St.Luke's Little Summer. This is a spell of warm weather that occurs on or near St.Luke's feast day and is sometimes called Indian summer. It is not our Indian summer just yet here in the Lehigh Valley of PA, as we have not had a hard frost yet. St.Luke's Day info came from my all time favorite, Old Farmer's Almanac. I have included a few photo's including a new header picture of Fall around Ginnysyard. Enjoy your day!!