Yesterday was supposed to be a doozy and in several ways it was. While the storm – complete with tornado warnings – did not materialize, the day turned out to be momentous in its own ways. Finally, our rhetorical storm ran out of rain. For the past 11 years, we have been chasing our tailsContinue reading “When the storm runs out of rain…”
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In like a lion…
In the winter of my discontent, it’s spent the last two days snowing. In all fairness, the snow wasn’t bad – we literally got a dusting and no more. But it was windy, overcast and bitterly cold – into the 20s, which is unusual for March. Today? We will hit 36 and sunny. Tomorrow? InContinue reading “In like a lion…”
Spring’s first breath…
Today dawned with some filtered sunshine almost a full hour earlier than those darkest days of winter. This week, we will have four days in the 40s. In the long-range forecast, we begin that period of vacillation. Up into the 40s and near 50 one day, down into the mid-20s the next. What is inescapable?Continue reading “Spring’s first breath…”
Pina coladas, snow and escapes…
So, I don’t really like Pina Coladas. They’re a little too sweet and too full of calories for me. Offer me a margarita and I forget all about the calories. I’m not a big fan of getting caught in the rain, but getting caught in the snow is the pits. And I’ve planned my escape.Continue reading “Pina coladas, snow and escapes…”
30 days.
It is exactly 30 days until Daylight Savings Time. It’s also 41 days until spring and officially less than six weeks to go. This year? It feels like I’m going to barely make it. The day-to-day isn’t so bad but the constant snow cover, cold temperatures and lack of sunshine are draining. There are soContinue reading “30 days.”
Morning sunshine and smart decisions
It’s been very dark here… it’s felt like no sun for days. Honestly, I don’t think I could live anywhere more dark or cloudy. It makes winter very tough and this year has been one of the toughest in years. My proof point? Lake Erie hasn’t frozen over in about a decade. This year, itContinue reading “Morning sunshine and smart decisions”
Tuning out to tune in…
Today is Election Day, but I voted last Monday. Candidly, I’m tuning out. Instead, I’m tuning back into my own life. Today is supposed to be gorgeous here with highs in the mid-70s. To put it into perspective, we often have our first snow in October. So, instead of watching election returns, we are goingContinue reading “Tuning out to tune in…”
Lost and found.
I lost my way today. I woke up after a horrible night’s sleep and all of the demons I’ve worked so hard to banish came crawling back. The feelings of being overwhelmed, too busy to be this unmotivated and desperately needing a break came crashing over me. I spent the morning reluctantly working right upContinue reading “Lost and found.”
The day I re-evaluated.
It has been a fabulous four-day weekend for me. The weather until today has been absolutely fabulous for a solid week. The garden is largely in – just direct seeding left – and I’ve managed to keep enough of a lid on home, garden and yard that we are going into tomorrow – the firstContinue reading “The day I re-evaluated.”
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