For today-Feb 4th

While on the mainland there is snow forecast, here was a.m.full of rain , then hail, then high cold sun.
Today there is a struggle between winter and the coming spring.  Crocuses are appearing but they may yet be struck by the cold of continental Europe spreading out.  The sun now rises behind the eastern corner of the front of the house and sets a little way round to the west.  It is time to think of coming out of hibernation, but not to rush.  It may yet be wise to sleep a little longer.

I spy...
a black balloon:-
surrounds the space and, though translucent, effectively holds back the smell, the touch of all beyond;  though seen and known, the outside light is distorted as are the sounds of life out there; all taste is dull; all savour dulled.
who holds the pin to puncture this cocoon?


Small Stone

a tunnel of last year's grasses makes a safe route for the rabbit as it runs for its burrow beneath the gaze of a floating eagle