winter solstice

we are celebrating the return of light (winter solstice) here in minnesota with a winter storm–a blizzard with high winds and five to eight inches of snow. while we will be safe and warm hunkered around the fire, the other animals will be franticly finding nooks and crannies to wait out the worst of it. it has been absolutely beautiful here for three days. but tomorrow will be brutal. we will putting out food for the birds and critters and hoping for minimal casualties. stay safe everyone, this is one of those times when nature reminds us who’s really in charge.

white tailed deer (buck) leg and hoof