Another grey day. It couldn’t decide whether to snow or rain, so the sky took the middle road, covering us in ice masquerading as snow. Walking on the unshoveled sidewalks was like walking in shallow sand: step, sink, grab, step, … Continue reading →
Today is Ash Wednesday and National Random Acts of Kindness Day. We were raised in a Protestant family and never gave up anything for Lent. I always assumed it was more of a Catholic thing, although I know Protestants indulge. … Continue reading →
Shrove Tuesday and Mardi Gras today. I’d love nothing more than to feast on the traditional pancakes for supper, but I’m trying to cut back on carbs and sugar. Interestingly, I saw a string of Mardi Gras beads hanging from … Continue reading →
A dullish President’s Day, but in keeping up my promise to write a bit every day this year, here it is: Was so damp and cold, the closest I got to going outside was opening my front door and stepping … Continue reading →
In Montana I always knew when spring had officially arrived when I heard my first western meadowlark of the season. In Virginia, my harbinger of spring is the song of the redwinged blackbird. Well today, on an icy mid-February Valentine’s … Continue reading →
“Wanna pick up trash?” This was the question Hubby awoke me with this morning. Those of you who know me know this isn’t such an unusual question to ask. And those of you who’ve been reading my blog for several … Continue reading →
A slow-paced, gray and cold day. The snow never happened, which is fine now that we’re getting into spring mode. Our daffodils are even shooting up and starting to form puffy flower buds. Hubby hasn’t had much work on, which … Continue reading →
Behold this instrument of torture, crusher of boobs, harbinger of unbearable pain. I set out yesterday at 7 AM to get my “annual” mamo. They sent me home because I was supposed to have a doctor’s order, even though my … Continue reading →
My little beaver buddy has been feeding some more on this tree. I might venture out after dark some night to see whether I can catch a glimpse of her. I also wonder whether the town will figure this out … Continue reading →
Here’s my guy heading out for a bike ride on a sunny but cool 43-degree afternoon (wind chill much lower on a bike!). I admire his dedication and how he pushes through cold, rain, muck, and pain to do his … Continue reading →
