Clang...clang...clang

...with added gray.

Not yet raining/snowing. 

Small group of pine grosbeaks in one of the ornamental trees down the street this morning.  Very tame -- they sit there chomping on fruit and keep a beady eye on you, but aren't about to let a mere human interfere with breakfast.  Not as bad as Canada jays or chickadees, which will actually land and perch on people if they think you might have food...

The dreaded Black Ice

Wife and I just returned from an evening (well, night*) stroll, as the rain has ceased and stars are appearing in the black velvet sky.  Or some such literary trope or kenning.  Anyway, the sidewalks had a distinct greasy feel underfoot in places, and I don't think we were indulging in Slug Skiing.  Temperature may be in the upper 30s F, but the ground has had a chance to soak up cold and store it.

More accident reports coming soon, to a newspaper near you.

* Sun now sets before 4:00 PM.