Posted in Other, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2026, Spring, Thoughts on March 4, 2026| Leave a Comment »
Today I’m happy to report that I spotted the first sign of spring.
Yes, we still have a couple feet of snow on our lawn and predictions call for another wave of cold soon, but I also saw my first outdoor insect of the year. It wasn’t anything fun or even remotely photogenic, just a fly, dull except for the fact that it arrived on a breath of spring.
And that is good news!
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Posted in Other, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2026, procrastination, taxes, Thoughts on March 1, 2026| 2 Comments »
“Buttercup’s mother whirled on him. ‘Did you forget to pay your taxes?’ (This was after taxes. But everything is after taxes. Taxes were here even before stew.)” ― William Goldman, The Princess Bride
I’d better get to it!
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Posted in Other, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2026, poetry, Thoughts, Ukraine on February 24, 2026|
That’s four years too long.
Our thought, our song
Will not die, will not perish…
Oh there, people, is our glory,
Glory of Ukraine!
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Posted in Other, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2026, fun, snow, winter on February 23, 2026| Leave a Comment »
As much of the Northeastern US hunkers down under many, many inches of snow, here’s a short condensation of winter-related happiness to get you through your day.
Simon Beck’s Snow Art – Banff National Park
The maple leaf is a particular favorite:)
If you’re in the path of the storm, stay warm, stay safe!
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Posted in Other, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2026, Go Canada!, hockey, Olympics2026, Thoughts on February 22, 2026|
* Full post title: And so, for reasons completely and entirely related to the hockey game just played at a certain Italian ice rink, Mr Man and I are heading out into the woods in order to embrace the beauty that is inherent in Nature, and immerse ourselves in the glory and joy that is to be found in this great nation. Because we could use some calm right about now. (And could I have titled this post “Oh, Canada”? Yes, but I very much did not because this country punches way above its weight through sheer heart and vision and commitment (and insanely early hockey practice, let it be said!), and there is no way I’m trash-talking that.) So we didn’t get gold this year, and yeah, that stings. But we are winning where it counts. Go Canada!
“We have nothing to fear and a great deal to learn from trees, that vigorous and pacific tribe which without stint produces strengthening essences for us, soothing balms, and in whose gracious company we spend so many cool, silent, and intimate hours.” ― Marcel Proust
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Posted in Other, Science!, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2026, birds, broken isn't always forever, inspiration, nature, people power, volunteering on February 21, 2026| Leave a Comment »
This story is so encouraging:
The Ordinary People Who Saved the Bluebird
There was a time when seeing a bluebird felt less like spotting a bird and more like witnessing a small miracle. But then, the Eastern bluebird population made a comeback. The hero?
A lot of volunteers — and an ordinary box.
Sure, we broke it. But now we’re fixing it, and that’s a story I think we all could use.
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Posted in Other, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2026, blog, notes, technical issues on February 19, 2026| 1 Comment »
It has come to my attention that my site’s subscriber emails sometimes arrive with only parts of the post included, particularly when there are quotes involved. Sorry!
I’m not sure whether this is a WordPress thing, a “my theme on WordPress” thing, or what, but I do know that I don’t have a fix for it at the moment. At least without even more time in CustomerServiceLandia and/or overhauling my site, which, sure, I hope to get to… eventually.
Given that, if you are an email subscriber and posts look incomplete or otherwise wonky, please click through to the site for the full entry.
And enjoy!
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Posted in Other, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2026, stress-free fun, Thoughts, winter on February 14, 2026| Leave a Comment »
If there’s one thing I frequently excel at, it’s doing things badly. And I don’t mean this in a negative way.
I find something really enjoyable about just muddling through low-stakes activities, because for me at least, it’s clear that it’s all about fun. If it’s something I’ve never tried before, I’m not going to be great right off the bat. And I’m not there to win prizes, head off to the Olympics, or generally ratchet up expectations to the point of stress. It’s a temporary retreat to childhood with many of the perks and few of the perils.
For example, we’re going snowshoeing today and I fully expect to be terrible at it. And that’s okay!
With any luck, a good time will be had even as I fall, get snow in my mittens, and laugh hysterically while generally have a blast.
Here’s hoping you have a good day too!
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Posted in Other, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2026, Thoughts on February 13, 2026| Leave a Comment »
I’m working on a secret project and on deadline. Have a quote, a pretty picture, and hopefully an adventure!
Do you want an adventure now, or would you like to have your tea first? — J.M. Barrie
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Posted in Other, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2026, curling, Olympics2026, sport on February 12, 2026| Leave a Comment »
Crazy day today, so in the spirit of the season, here’s a fun explainer from Dan Lewis at Now I Know on the fun sport of curling!
The Winter Olympics are here, and that can only mean one thing: for the next few weeks, people who don’t like to do housework and can’t really tolerate the cold will become unnaturally interested in a sport which involves sweeping while standing on ice. Curling is back, and all is right with the world.
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