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Monday, February 14, 2022

An Ode to Gloves

This bitter cold winter has shown us the value of gloves. Without gloves, our hands would be freezing. That would limit what we can do. With a job in the outdoors, I need my hands to work well. Gloves enable me to do the work I need to do. A world without gloves would make for an even colder world. Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, February 7, 2022

To the Recycling Center

Rarely do I go to the recycling center to drop off my recyclables. The curbside program in my county is effective. All of my recyclables are grabbed on Friday religiously except for the occasional snow time. If I am waist-deep in recycling as a result of a cancellation, I will go to the recycling... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, January 31, 2022

The Weight of Snow

As a kid, I never gave much thought to how snow weighs differently. Sometimes, snow is light as a feather. Other times, it is so darn heavy. The inches that have fallen do not necessarily matter. Now I do give it thought because as an adult, I shovel snow. Please be light. Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, January 24, 2022

Blood Shortage

There has been a blood shortage for some time that the American Red Cross is dealing with. Before COVID, only 3% of eligible donors donated, a razor thin margin. With COVID, blood drives have been cancelled in the last nearly two years. Blood drives are a major driver of the blood supply. Hopefully,... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, January 17, 2022

Cheap Trick

I can add Cheap Trick to my list of concerts seen. The concert was an unexpected one. A few days before January 9th's Baltimore Ravens game, the team announced Cheap Trick would play during halftime. Normally, I go inside during halftime but not this time. They played three songs, the first one I... Sign in to see full entry.

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