Today's walk, like yesterday's, was covered in overcast skies. Those gray days may make you want to stay inside, but don't. Get out there! Each day has its blessings and treasures to discover.
I'm a lover of clouds. I like to see what they're doing. I like to watch the shapes move through the sky. I like to try and read them for what weather they might predict. But in January, in central Ohio, we're often under gray skies. It's still interesting to me because sometimes you can see textures and thicker or thinner patches and even recesses and dips in the clouds so I'm always looking. But today, it's as if the whole world is snuggled under a smooth, thick, down comforter.
To my delight, however, the tiny pond I pass held a light fog. I watched the thin cloud lifting up from the surface, softening the view of reeds, trees, and houses beyond. Lovely. Encountering fog is a great time to dig up a simple experiment to do at home and learn more about the water cycle. Here is a video of a meteorologist sharing an experiment you can do at home (it starts at 3:33 if you don't want the extra explanations). Or, if you'd rather follow printable instructions, check out this one.
Of course, seeing fog reminds me of this poem.
on little cat feet.
It sits looking
over harbor and city
on silent haunches
and then moves on.
Today, at my house, you might also have noticed the temperature change in the last few days, the humidity levels and how it affects your hair, skin, or sinuses, or that the world sounds a little different with the heavy layer of clouds overhead. Remember to practice using all of your senses.
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