Most of my usual activity has been curtailed now, for it is downright chilly most days. Not Midwest or Northeast chilly, I admit, with highs reaching 40, but still not the sort of temperature that entices me to spend hours admiring the great outdoors.
Unless it's foggy, of course. I adore fog.
This is our favorite walking park along the Columbia River (Leslie Groves, in north Richland), and for several days in a row there was serious fog, and I simply had to get out to take photos, despite the 32-degree mornings.
There are several long, narrow islands in the middle of the river -- you can make out one here:
Geese, ducks, and gulls like to hang out on those islands, and I could hear them yakking away through the dense fog.
I lasted about half an hour. It was COLD!
Just as I was turning back, a mixed flock of Canada Geese and Mallards flew in, so I had to stay a little longer to admire them.
And I also managed to spot a few Bufflehead near the shore -- Winter visitors from the far North.
We did luck out one day last week when it got up to 52, and I took the Hounds for a walk by the marina, always a lovely spot.
A Double-crested Cormorant found a nice perch:
I love the views of the river here.
A lone (and vocal) Greylag Goose was hanging out with the Canada Geese.
The Hounds were happy to get out and about (though they also enjoy romping in their own back yard, where resident squirrels keep them on their toes).
Back at the new house, another way I entertain myself is by decorating. I'm pretty sure the library will become my favorite room. Here is the new chaise, for optimum reading relaxation:
I had initially thought of getting a reclining armchair for the library, but realized that a chair wouldn't provide enough room for me and two dachshunds. How could I possibly enjoy reading and lounging in the library with unhappy wiener dogs begging for room? Well, I couldn't.
It had to be the chaise...and the Hounds were most appreciative.
In final decorating news, I also kept busy with that mural -- in fact, it was so chilly for most of the week that I was stuck inside long enough to finish it.
It's about 5-1/2 feet high and 8-1/2 feet wide and covers the entry way wall. In the pic below, the front door is on the far left.
And this is the view from the living room sofa, where I get to admire my handiwork every evening.
There is still way too much blank space in the house, both on the walls and in the rooms. I don't think I'll paint any more murals but I'll sure have to find ways to fill all that space up!
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