Waning moon setting

Air temperature 29 F, wind northwest about 9 mph, sunny. In a break with longstanding tradition, we have neither snow, nor rain, nor violent winds for trash day. What we do have is a lead and asbestos abatement company in possession of a house across the side street and up the hill, fourth straight day.

Signs of the season

Maple trees starting to drip from their broken twigs. Also, load-limit signs going up on the streets because of thaw and frost heaves.