Tag Archives: snow

Snow Sanity

Posted on January 10, 2016 by joey

Like so many other places, we’ve been experiencing such mild, autumnal temperatures, it hasn’t felt much like winter at all. The Mister woke me with, “You got your winter wonderland.” As soon as I opened the curtains, Cletus the Dog Kitten jumped … Continue reading →

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It Should be Perfectly Obvious

Posted on February 24, 2015 by joey

Some time ago, I saw a comedian talking about how going outside to play is utterly frightening once you reach adulthood. Something along the lines of ‘Imagine how scary it would be to wake up in the morning and leave … Continue reading →

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Weather is a Relative Issue

Posted on February 21, 2015 by joey

We had a couple of those crazy cold days, like -3 feels like -24 and stuff like that. We endured. It’s really important to make sure your scarf is tucked into your coat quite well, or your clavicle may burn … Continue reading →

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M is for Magical

Posted on April 15, 2014 by joey

Magic, like happiness, is where you find it. This morning wasn’t my morning to get up with the girls, so I slept til 9:30. As soon as I woke, I remembered it snowed last night. I might be the only … Continue reading →

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In Defense of Southern Snow

Posted on February 13, 2014 by joey

In 1993, I got stuck in a hotel in Mobile, Alabama. Mobile is located on the southern coast of Alabama, situated on the Gulf of Mexico. The hotel waitress had said some bad weather was coming through, and although she … Continue reading →

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It’s Snow, Not Magic Glue

Posted on February 5, 2014 by joey

We’re getting arctic winds from western Canada. I like winter, but I am no Canadian. Brr! Western Canada can keep its wind! I drove out into the snowstorm last night. Fetched groceries. Drove home in it, too. Thought I might … Continue reading →

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On the Contemplation of Fire and Other Matters

Posted on January 23, 2014 by joey

I bet you’ve all been terribly concerned about what I’ve been doing for the last week. Since so many of you possess such great imaginations, I’m guessing you’ve created an entire drama with me as the star of your show. … Continue reading →

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They Take Over Everything

Posted on January 9, 2014 by joey

Children take over your whole life, they take over everything. Particularly when they are home on Winter break, followed by a WEEK of snow days. A few recent examples: While Moo contends she did not eat chili while sitting upon … Continue reading →

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There’s No Snowstorm in my Garage

Posted on January 7, 2014 by joey

Our snowpocalypse hasn’t been all that eventful, but I’ll share the highlights. I shoveled three times in six hours. Each time I went out to shovel, I could no longer see where I shoveled. The Mister told me to stop. … Continue reading →

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Destination: Grocery Store

Posted on January 4, 2014 by joey

On New Year’s Night, The Mister and I had a date. I really needed to go to the store that day, but dates are so much more fun than grocery shopping. Grocery shopping never curls my toes. Grocery shopping, no … Continue reading →

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