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Thursday, February 6, 2014

Day Twenty-Seven - Harbinger?

I've had a certain plant, I know not it's name, rank, or serial number, for nigh on to nine years with never any change in its girth, number of branches, flowering ability. There have been no changes except for a tiny bit of added height..... Now that I think about it, maybe two feet height has been... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Day Thirty-Six, Emeril's Essence

"It is always allowable to ask for artichoke jelly with your boiled venison. However, there are houses where this is not supplied." ~ Lewis Carroll, Manners/Dining It is always allowable to ask for artichoke jelly with your boiled venison; however there are houses where this is not supplied.... -->... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Day Thirty-Five, Favorite Winter Activity

Nothing like out walking in fresh-fallen snow with more coming down, listening to the crunch of your steps, making the first footprints, no cars, silence, white, pure white. Only two inches here so far, but that's enough for an old lady to enjoy. I'll watch the ten inches from inside. Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, February 2, 2014

Day Thirty-Three, Frozen Hell

Finally got a note from US Marine Grandson Peter in Afghanistan. He said, "History in the making: for the first time in 30 years, it is snowing in the Helmond province of southern Afghanistan......in other words, hell has finally frozen over." So glad to get anything from him at all. First time info... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, January 27, 2014

Day Twenty Eight, Take A Good Look

I did. Last evening I took a good look at my computer desktop. Not only was it messy, it was so gross it was keeping me from sitting down and doing any work. Yes, I must admit I often dine at el desko--snacks, coffee, tea.... and I was wondering why my mouse was doing stop and go action instead of... Sign in to see full entry.

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