Last night. Winter views like this make slogging through summer worth it.

As is annual tradition, made caramel the other day. Every batch is unique. Compared to last year, the caramels are harder but bolder in flavor.

Christmas Soup is a before Christmas tradition for us. Easy and so very tasty.

😬 this backgammon game ended more intensely than expected. I won 🙌

I had rain gage issues the last big rain & wind storm. A mast pole was slightly loose so I wedged it in tighter. I also added weight to the bottom of the structure. It is level and the tipping bucket is not sticky. Hope that increases accuracy in wind despite shrubs.

I didn’t feel the M 6.2 - 38km W of Petrolia, CA earthquake in Orland but it was easily recorded on the @raspishake.

Had homemade Korean pancakes (jeon) tonight. Filled with leftover banchan used in last night’s bibimbap.

Whole wheat waffles… smothered with definitely very healthy butter and maple syrup.

Success! First try of Hank’s Hefeweizen home brew and it is exactly what a Hefeweizen should be: delicious malt flavors and not hoppy. I’m so happy about this. Was a lot of anxiety-inducing work & waiting.

Wind and rain today in California.