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Thursday, November 13, 2014

Night Cap

Everyone seems to be moving and thinking slower, as if the cold weather has thickened their normal lubrication, and movement of anykind is down to slow motion. If anyone is doing anything at all, it seems to be something to do with making their personal space warmer. I'm sitting here wearing a warm... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

A Winter Without Borders

Measurable shovel-able snow is expected....this weekend, so they say. But, they had a lot of trouble saying it. Measurable shovel-able snow, measurable shovel-able snow--one of those things you can't say aloud once, let alone five times in a row. My Grandson Michael, whose latest U.S. Army picture... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Warm Place Wanted

I wish they were peeking at me. The reason I wish they were peeking at me is because they are in Joshua Tree National Monument, not only a beautiful and interesting place, but a place where it is still warm. Not quite ready for this frigid weather that has come upon us. It was above 70 o yesterday... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, November 7, 2014

I Come, I Come

The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep. ~ Robert Frost At 4:00 p.m., the sun is dropping quickly into the west, the shadows lengthening, the wind getting very chilly, and my turnip greens must be just about tender and delicious simmering on... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, November 6, 2014

The Lingerer

Sleep comes. It comes suddenly and often now, at the drop of a hat, when least expected... but when it is desired, when it is longed for, it laughs at me and dances away not even allowing the eyes to remain closed. Its funny that way. I've decided to play its game, to go with its flow, to laugh in... Sign in to see full entry.

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