Today is better

The snow flurries I was watching the other morning went from bad to worse, and by late afternoon, we had at least an inch of white slushy stuff blanketing everything and creating havoc on area roads.

But that was winter's last gasp. Yesterday the sun came out and temps rose into the 50's, melting most of the snow and allowing a much more productive day. We'll still have the muddy paw prints for a while (the cat, normally an indoor pet, got into the act yesterday too, lured through an open door by robins on the lawn), and it's too soon to put away the winter clothing, but we are on our way to "real" spring.

I bought some packets of seeds yesterday, beets and beans and squash and chard.  Even though I can't plant them for several more weeks, I feel like I'm moving forward again. Tom got his fishing license.

 I got a haircut and new walking shoes. Time to get up off the couch.

There are several FREE events next week that should be of interest to people interested in treating our earth more gently.


Tuesday, April 12   9 am - 3 pm   
SUNY Buffalo
Great Lakes Wind Energy Development
in New York State
Will include three panel presentations featuring speakers from industry,government, and various stakeholder groups
FREE, but seating is limited, so pre-registration is encouraged.
Click here for more info and registration.


Thursday, April 14  6:30 pm 
Jamestown Community College

"Gasland" --screening of the academy award nominated documentary about fracking,
followed by discussion, free and open to the public
More info at this link.

April 16-22 Earth Week at SUNY Fredonia
Many free public events throughout the week
View calendar here

Hope to see you out there!

P.S. Our CSA, Roots and Wings, was featured in this article in the Post Journal!  We have also been buying eggs from Jessica's chickens at Labyrinth on Wednesdays. They are SO much better than those from the store, and it's nice to know where your food is coming from!