A wild storm descended on us tonight, and after dinner, I invited Zinnia to come out with me and take a look, we had to close up the chicken coop. The wind was fierce, it was a driving snowstorm, it blew so hard that Zinnia sat down to steady herself and shake herself off.

Then she tore around the yard in some joy. This one is going to go all night. Maria’s Snail Party is now scheduled for Sunday evening, I’m making two pizzas. I thank my iPhone for this Night Vision feature, which made this photo possible. This is just what it feels like here tonight, I always say a prayer for the donkeys (the sheep don’t care).