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January 23, 2026

Good morning! It’s Friday. It’s been an adventure to acquaint ourselves with our house’s new quirks and rhythms since it became capable of…

6 hrs ago • Clara Parkes

January 22, 2026

Good morning! It’s Thursday. For the last few nights, our skies have been tinged with distant flickerings of green and pink thanks to Sunday’s powerful…

Jan 22 • Clara Parkes

January 21, 2026

Good morning! It’s Wednesday. We’ve entered the time of year when the roof starts experimenting with facial hair. Along the east side of the house, it…

Jan 21 • Clara Parkes

January 20, 2026

Good morning! It’s Tuesday. I’ve often wondered what it would feel like to sit under my favorite hemlock tree while it’s snowing.

Jan 20 • Clara Parkes

January 19, 2026

Good morning! It’s Monday. We’ve returned to the present—and just in time, too. Today is a federal holiday in the U.S. to honor slain civil rights…

Jan 19 • Clara Parkes

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