One of the secrets, and pleasures, of [creating] is to learn to correct something if it goes awry; and one of the lessons is to grin and bear it if it cannot be fixed.
— Julia Child
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Posted in Holidays, Writing, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2022, Thoughts, winter, writing on December 24, 2022| Leave a Comment »
One of the secrets, and pleasures, of [creating] is to learn to correct something if it goes awry; and one of the lessons is to grin and bear it if it cannot be fixed.
— Julia Child
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Posted in Other, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2022, snowstorm, Thoughts, winter on December 16, 2022| Leave a Comment »
Like so many today, we’re snowed in and making the most of it.
“Oh lovely snowball, packed with care, smack a head that’s unaware! Then with freezing ice to spare, melt and soak through underwear! Fly straight and true, hit hard and square! This, oh snowball, is my prayer. I only throw consecrated snowballs.”
― Bill Watterson, Homicidal Psycho Jungle Cat
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Posted in Writing, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2022, creativity, inspiration, Thoughts, winter on December 14, 2022| Leave a Comment »
This is fast becoming an international tradition all over not just America, but the Northern Hemisphere. Contests are also being held by the Ohio DoT, the Massachusettes DoT, the Nebraska DoT, and several cities in Canada like Edmunton,and Calgary.
Misspelled locale names aside, this is excellent. There are still a few days left in these competitions, so cue up your creativity and start naming!
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Posted in Other, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2022, snow, winter on April 27, 2022| Leave a Comment »
Posted in Other, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2022, home, Spring, Thoughts, winter on April 8, 2022| Leave a Comment »
Yesterday’s rain was doing a great job of washing away the last of the snow, and a little spark told me that spring might finally be here.
A few days ago I went for a walk through the neighborhood with Mr Man. A cool breeze but bright sun, and every other driveway was occupied by an optimist with summer tires. Mr Man shook his head. Too early, he said. He was right.
We woke this morning to snow. Big, fat flakes coating the ground, the trees, the everything in a layer of white. It won’t last, but we still have a few more days before spring makes its true entrance.
Can’t wait.
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Posted in Other, Writing, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2022, home, inspiration, Thoughts, winter, yay on January 17, 2022| Leave a Comment »
It’s a snow day! True, I still have to work and all that but regardless, there’s something about a fresh blanket of deep snow that brings back childhood feelings of joy.
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“Perhaps I write for no one. Perhaps for the same person children are writing for when they scrawl their names in the snow.”
― Margaret Atwood
Posted in Likes, tagged #365Ways, #LicenseToChill, funny, Thoughts, winter on November 15, 2021| Leave a Comment »
Woke to snow. Not much, more of a light dusting that’s already melting off darker surfaces, but rooftops and lawns are white and dog walkers are all wearing toques.
This brings up a critical question: Why don’t we name our snow plows? Scotland does it, and it is awesome.
Which is my favorite? Right now it’s a toss-up between William Wall-ice and License to Chill.
Welcome to winter!
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Posted in Other, tagged fun, home, snow, Thoughts, winter on January 19, 2019| Leave a Comment »
This isn’t me, but it could be:) For all those in the path of the storm, stay safe and have fun!
Posted in Writing, tagged #talkingturkey, #ThingsILike, @CornellBirds, fun, home, notwinter, Thoughts, winter, yay on April 25, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Today is officially the first snow-free day for the front yard! Here’s a last shot from yesterday:
Say goodbye!
In other news, my recent bird post must be getting some seriously wide distribution, because a turkey decided to stop by to boost my spirits. This is officially the worst photo ever, but that dark blob up in the tree is a Meleagris gallopavo!
The cat was not amused;)
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