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Cougars and Crows; Dizzy Spells, Desert Rain, and then Sunshine

Cougars and Crows; Dizzy Spells, Desert Rain, and then Sunshine

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Feb 13, 2021
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For the second morning in a row, it’s raining in Kanab. The fireplace warms both body and spirit, as does this mug of green tea.

Samwise sleeps in on stormy days, but Emily is forever by my side—or at least within watching distance.

We’ve been spoiled by the southern Utah weather since we arrived in the state on January 27. I was not expecting this kind of light, but now I can see why artists seek out the desert. The earthy tones are otherworldly for this New Hampshire Irishman. I’m used to snow-laden landscapes for four to five months and black and white forests with the occasional bluebird sky. Here, I’m intoxicated by the red earth, the multicolored cliff faces, and the vast blue ceiling.

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