Posted in Holidays, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2025, Thoughts on February 14, 2025| Leave a Comment »
Mr Man is a bit under the weather so we’re postponing Valentine’s Day. The good news is that when we do get around to celebrating, restaurants won’t be crowded and all the chocolate will be half off:)
Have a lovely day!
“All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.”
― Charles M. Schulz
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Posted in Other, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2025, Thoughts, winter on February 13, 2025| Leave a Comment »
“In reality, Little Ones, there are two winters. One made for kids; the other for adults. The one made for adults is always too cold and always too long. The one made for kids is always perfect. A kid winter is an endless and wild snow carnival where all the rides are free.”
— Carew Papritz
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Posted in Other, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2025, astronomy, moon, snowstorm, Thoughts, weather on February 12, 2025| Leave a Comment »
Tonight’s full moon is called the Snow Moon. How appropriate, as we are about to get hit with what people are calling Snowmageddon 2025.
How to see tonight’s full Snow Moon rise with the ‘Heart of the Lion’ before Valentine’s Day
The moon will be officially full at 8:53 a.m. EST on Wednesday (Feb. 12) and will be best seen at dusk at the moment of moonrise where you are. It will be in the constellation Leo, hanging above the bright star Regulus.
And since we’re talking storms, if you’ve ever wondered why some bring snow while others bring sleet or freezing rain, check this out: Severe Weather 101: Winter Weather Types.
We may not be able to see the moon tonight, if the storm is as dramatic as predicted, but it’s nice to know it’s up there!
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Posted in Other, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2025, brain broke, Mondays, must.keep.moving, Thoughts on February 10, 2025| Leave a Comment »
“Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.”
— Vincent Van Gogh
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Posted in Holidays, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2025, #TimelessTypos, birding, football, sports, Super Bowl, Thoughts on February 9, 2025| Leave a Comment »
I’m one of those extremely intermittent football fans who really only tunes in for the Super Bowl and sometimes forgets even then (much to the chagrin of some family members).
That said, hey, today is the Super Bowl!
Maybe you have been counting down the days and are currently settling in for a day of sports and snacks. You certainly aren’t the only one. Here’s a sample menu from a family member:
“Chili with all the toppings, house made wings, chips, salsa, mozzarella sticks, wontons and a veg tray; all the major food groups…meat, cheese, spicy, fried and a vegetable garnish.”
(Fortunately, he doesn’t eat like this all the time, because I’d like him to stick around.)
Or maybe you don’t care about American football at all. Fair enough!
If that’s the case, this is for you:
Don’t give a hoot about sports? The Superb Owl might be for you
The anagrammatic play on Super Bowl began as an accidental misspelling, or an internet meme, or who knows what. But it has since become a soaring cultural phenomenon, producing countless online posts and spawning a resurgence of interest in the nocturnal, wide-eyed raptors.
So that’s fun. And in case you’re wondering:
Why Does the Super Bowl Use Roman Numerals?
It’s not likely Hunt was thinking of avoiding confusion. Instead, Hunt believed the style lent the Super Bowl a kind of gravitas and signaled it was a major event.
And that’s how we arrived at Super Bowl LIX. (And yes, I considered trying to tie this all together with a joke about how many LIXs does it take an owl to get to the center of a lollipop, but it wasn’t coming together and I’ve got Sunday things to do.)
Whether you’re cheering on the Chiefs, the Eagles, or Team Owl, have a great day!
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Posted in Likes, Writing, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2025, bright side, haiku, nature, Thoughts, writing on February 7, 2025| Leave a Comment »
Of all Nature’s gifts
Bright sun, warm rain, skies above…
You bring naught but joy.
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Posted in Writing, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2025, art, change, creativity, power, Thoughts, Writers, writing on February 6, 2025| 1 Comment »
“Any form of art is a form of power; it has impact, it can affect change. It can not only move us, it makes us move.”
— Ossie Davis
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Posted in Writing, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2025, artists, creativity, inspiration, Thoughts, Writers, writing on February 4, 2025| Leave a Comment »
“If l’d waited to know who I was or what I was about before I started ‘being creative,’ well, I’d still be sitting around trying to figure myself out instead of making things. In my experience, it’s in the act of making things and doing our work that we figure out who we are. You’re ready. Start making stuff.”
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Posted in Other, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2025, hope, Thoughts on February 3, 2025| Leave a Comment »
The forces of chaos are strong this week, especially with our neighbours to the south. Look for what’s good!
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Posted in Holidays, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2025, silly fun, Thoughts on February 2, 2025| Leave a Comment »
In defense of Groundhog Day — America’s silliest holiday
As a kid growing up in Pennsylvania, there are a few state treasures you come to revere, like Tastykake’s Butterscotch Krimpets, a 64-pack of Crayola crayons with a sharpener on the back of the box, soft pretzels and Hershey’s chocolate. But no locally-produced treat could touch the majesty of the state’s ultimate icon: Punxsutawney Phil.
Happy Groundhog Day! This wacky holiday is good fun, but even our friendly neighborhood rodent doesn’t always know what the future will bring.
Whatever comes, let’s try to face it with a warm heart, constructive goals, and a sense of fun.
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