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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.

Monday, November 3, 2014

October Is Gone

"I am so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers." ~ Anne of Green Gables One of the really great things about having company from out of state is that you always take them around town (Kansas City in this case) to see things that you have a tendency to take for granted on a regular basis,... Sign in to see full entry.

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