Vacation is almost over and the weather allowed only one night of van camping. I have tried to make lemonade from the sour little lemons thrown at me (weather, no popup). I worked on fun projects and cleaned the house. I also watched two great movies: Saving Mr. Banks and Frozen. The next few days are…
I always take off the Sunday after Easter. That is today! However, with the winter weather and my camper in the shop, I am sitting at home in my jammies, playing around with my web site settings (fixed the comments section so that anyone can comment now). A wonderful young man is filling in for…
After getting all excited about going camping again, I just heard an emergency announcement on TV: we are in a storm watch for up to 12″ of snow–starting Saturday night, through Sunday. Holy snow storm. This is the latest I have ever experienced. I feel like winter will never end.
Seriously! Packing up winter clothes and long underwear is just asking for trouble. I packed mine away last week and today it is snowing. Lots of snow, not just a snow shower. This morning the skies are dark and snow falls nonstop. The world is a winter wonderland–again. What is freakier: tonight the low will…
As I sip coffee and plan my day, I am reminded about all the wonderful events coming up. In my work I am blessed to be a part of life’s special moments. For example, in the next 6 weeks: Graveside memorial for 93-year-old woman who just died peacefully Passover Seder/Celebration Wedding Easter Baptism- 2 month…
According to Wheatland locals, they haven’t seen a winter like this one in a long time. Yes, it was bitter cold and snowy for a loooong time. I remember being all excited about the first snow storm and the early sub-zero temperatures. It got old fast after that. So, how did I survive? Here are…
I ran into the dollar store yesterday, and on the way out I saw a huge display of suntan lotion. I swear there was a beam of light from the heavens shining down on the display and a chorus of angels singing. The clean, shiny containers of suntan lotion with their blue cap hats were lined…
Always in motion is the future. ……YODA This morning the temperature is -10 degrees. We sit under a blanket of dry snow that will linger on the ground for sometime. A few months ago the sub-zero temps were invigorating. Before that, in October, the first snowfall was thrilling to watch. Now, we are in deep…
Deep winter returns to Wheatland. Temperatures are mostly below zero again and a light snow has covered the town. Tango and I have a house guest for the week, a little black female dog who likes to sleep on my head at night. With her on my head and a jealous Tango wedged against my…
Everyone proclaims that spring is coming! Store ads, billboards, and blogs are infectiously optimistic. Ten seed catalogs sit on my coffee table. However, when I look around I see that the sun is still lower on the horizon, creating long shadows when I take photos. The nights are long and cold and the days punctuated…