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

Odds and ends

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We got a new loveseat. The old one left on Saturday so we had to make due with chairs until the new one was delivered. The cats were not happy especially Molly. She watches TV with me and there wasn’t … Continue reading

It’s time to change!

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My body knows! It can tell when the change is coming. It gets dark earlier and my shoulders get sore. This is the weekend we change back to Eastern Standard Time locally. The clocks are only the tip of the … Continue reading

R5 for February 22 – George Washington, oral surgery, YouTube, funerals, weather

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Happy Birthday George! – Yep, today is really George Washington’s birthday (by the Gregorian calendar). We moved it to make it more convenient for us — shopping, long weekends and such but today we get to celebrate for real. Cherry … Continue reading

R5 for February 8 – Groundhog Day, SkillsUSA, old friends, winter clothes, scheduling

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Groundhog Day – What a joke! There was a storm in Pennsylvania that day so there is no way the critter saw his shadow except for the TV cameras. Let the poor guy sleep and stop the crap about six … Continue reading

Winter coma

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  It’s that time of the year. Holidays are over. Super bowl is a memory. Weather is lousy. That damn rodent saw his shadow. I’m sick of reading, watching movies and catching up on other sedentary things. It’s the winter … Continue reading

R5 for January 18 — Pets, relatives, technology, weather, change

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The header is a very peaceful Morgan sleeping on the computer desk. She is rarely this still. Wish I could get into that kind of zone. Recovered – Mollie thanks all of you for your caring comments on her recent … Continue reading

Celebrating January birthday folks

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January is definitely the wrong month for a birthday. Our high here today is in the lower 20s with overcast skies and a nippy breeze. So who really wants to climb into 27 different layers of clothes and go out … Continue reading

The speed of light

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Readers Note: This is written from the perspective of someone living in the northern hemisphere area that “celebrates” all four seasons (but not with equal enthusiasm). I was at my local think tank last week. (For new readers that’s my … Continue reading

Is it spring? Is this all there is?

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The calendar says it’s spring. My clothing tells me something different. My flannel shirt and fleece-lined clogs say “not quite yet.” I’ve tried to retire my down coat on several occasions only to pull it out yet again. The cold … Continue reading