January has started with unbelievably frigid air which originated as part of the polar vortex from Siberia, descending down into N. America. We’ve had sub-zero temps (-10 below at night and 5 degrees for highs during the day) since Xmas. We are breaking weather records that are 4 and 5 decades old. It has been a struggle to keep all of our animals warm and healthy. We have triumphed! The Siberian weather is going to break tomorrow. We’ve had heat lamps in the bird house to keep them warm (Below: one year old peacock, Ollie decided to venture out into arctic-like weather and display his feathers, as if to say, “old man weather can’t stop me!”). Also, heat lamps in the insulated cat room in the barn and the propane heater in there has ran for almost 10 days non-stop. Please light a candle and say a prayer for the homeless, the wild creatures and neglected pets who have had to endure this deadly weather. Blessed Be, L. Demeter
