Forgot to report that it rained all day yesterday. Lightly, but almost continuously. The bucket got a third full. (I miss being able to see daily and cumulative totals ...) The bluebells are spearing through the soil next to the driveway.
Today we were promised heavy rain showers, but they fizzled. Or snuck in when I wasn't looking. The only cat I saw was Mama Violet, but munching happened. The dog only asked to go out three times; then she took me on a long New Year's walk in mid-afternoon, all the way to the park, and pooped halfway there.
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