Random 5 for January 31, 2021 – Snow, move, Murphy, neighbors, Morgan

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Anticipation! – We are awaiting our first really big snowstorm. It’s predicted to start this afternoon and end Tuesday morning. I would have preferred if it waited until AFTER we moved in mid-February but I’m grateful that the weather has … Continue reading

Random 5 for December 8 – Colored trees, sales, computers, sizing, forecasting

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What to my wondering eyes should appear – Our local store has a large selection of real Christmas trees including some in the most bizarre colors. The orange one looks like a tree with dead needles. I wonder who would … Continue reading

Sassy cats – Mollie’s mystery allergies – does she or doesn’t she?

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For background, when Hazel was having issues with very stinky poops (VERY STINKY), I tried all kinds of things to keep the house from smelling bad. Even if I cleaned it up right away (using a gas mask!), it took … Continue reading

Random 5 for March 25 – Easter, chores, people, friends, death

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A new tradition? — This picture is from last year but it’s getting to be a tradition to have a big snowstorm right before Easter. Hopefully the snow will completely melt and the flowers will take over the parking lot! … Continue reading

Snorts and shorts

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Nor’easter Stella flew through our area. She wasn’t as naughty as predicted. After our unseasonable warm weather which pushed out buds on our trees, Stella came through with an arctic blast that killed the buds, scattering them on the ground. … Continue reading

Storm Odds and Ends

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Reporting live from the aftermath of Storm Jonas! When a storm is predicted I get these grandiose ideas of accomplishments. I listen to friends who plan to cook up a storm — enough for an apocalypse or a month (whichever … Continue reading

Storm preparation – Kate style or Jonas comes a-callin’

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The first one is always the worst. No one is prepared. In our area the first one happens before Christmas. That’s when you are busy with holiday distractions. You aren’t paying attention. Then one day there is white stuff all … Continue reading

R5 for March 8 – Housebound, weather, flossing, typing agility, bums

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My thumb bandage is changed and much smaller but my agility is still not there. Today is short and sweet. Remember last Sunday when I said the weather was going to break? – They lied. We never saw the 50 … Continue reading

There is a beauty in nature

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Those of us living in this year’s snow belt have done some complaining this winter but there is a beauty in snow. Here are some pictures from the 19 inches we had recently. Next July, when it’s warm, I will look … Continue reading