Snow, birds and coffee

Winter on the Pond, Lions Park, College Place WA  © Diane B. Reed

The snow has descended from the mountains and arrived in town. The pond is beginning to freeze, the trees have finally lost their leaves and the bird feeders are bustling. Nearby Fort Walla Walla Park is filled with sledders and snowboarders enjoying the slopes. It's a scene right out of Norman Rockwell.

House Finch, orange variant © Diane B. Reed

Time to get cozy and enjoy a good cup of coffee while I enjoy the winter aspect of the pond. Coffee is the subject of my latest "Ponderings" column that  appears in December's issue of Walla Walla Lifestyles magazine which arrived with today's Walla Walla Union Bulletin. The current issue of the magazine will be online soon.

Coffee Cravings on West Poplar, Walla Walla  © Diane B. Reed

Coffee is in the blood of Northwesterners, even transplanted ones like me. In an area known for its fine wine and elegant tasting rooms, don't forget that coffee aficionados are blessed to have lots of great places to find a great cuppa!  A good local source for coffee, Walla Walla Roastery has a wide variety of coffees both at the roastery near the airport, and at stores and restaurants in town. Coffee Perk on 1st Avenue also serves their coffee.

So why not settle in with a good cuppa and enjoy the season!