What's beautiful about Godzilla is, of course, it's in every way a symbol of Japan dealing with the aftermath of the atomic bombs being dropped on them, and their ideas of how they're affected by it. ~ Victor LaValle Friday night means I we survived another work week. This week it was more like we…Read more Godzilla and the UFO
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From Grandma with Love
No one ever finds life worth living - one has to make it worth living.– Winston Churchill Yesterday was the two year anniversary of my Grandma passing. I spent many happy afternoons at my Grandma's house canning and learning how to bake. I still make her gumdrop cookie recipe every year at the holidays. It's…Read more From Grandma with Love
The Wall of Snow
The snow did not even whisper its way to earth, but seemed to salt the night with silence. ~ Dean Koontz Remember on Monday I mentioned we could get no snow or we could get another foot? Any guesses on what happened? That's right, we got another foot of snow. Maybe it will actually warm…Read more The Wall of Snow
Snow Apocalypse Continues
There's just something beautiful about walking in snow that nobody else has walked on. It makes you believe you're special. ~ Carol Rifka Brunt Another night with 2- 3 inches of snowfall overnight. It has warmed up enough to be hovering right around freezing. Will the rain come and wash away all the snow? Or…Read more Snow Apocalypse Continues
Should I Stay or Should I go?
Should I stay or should I go now?Should I stay or should I go now?If I go, there will be troubleAnd if I stay it will be doubleSo come on and let me know ~ The Clash Cold front after cold front has been hitting the PNW. The cold fronts have delivered below freezing temperatures…Read more Should I Stay or Should I go?
Godzilla visits NYC
Curiosity will conquer fear more than bravery will. ~ James Stephens The British Hubby and I were both home early yesterday for Godzilla movie night and the start of the snow apocalypse. After last weekend's 10 -12 inches of snow, the additional 3-4 inches seemed unimpressive. Except now we've had major amounts of snow on…Read more Godzilla visits NYC
Icicles & Craftvent Day 19
The fire of purpose easily melts the icicles of obstacles. ~ Alan Cohen Yesterday, a winter storm moved through the PNW. It dumped large amounts of snow and left us with below freezing temperatures. I woke up to 14 degrees Fahrenheit. That's -10 in Celsius. Sure, the Midwest was colder last week, but it's still…Read more Icicles & Craftvent Day 19
Snow Day
To appreciate the beauty of a snowflake, it is necessary to stand out in the cold. ~ Aristotle Historically, the first week in February has had snow the past several years. When I see snow in the forecast, it could mean we're going to be housebound and snowed in or it could just be flurries.…Read more Snow Day
Conspiracy Thursday: Alligators are Living in the Sewer
You know you're old when someone compliments you on your alligator shoes, and you're barefoot. ~ Phyllis Diller Growing up in the rural Midwest, I completely believed there could be alligators living in the sewer systems. Why? I had never seen a sewer system. My family had well water. We didn't have city plumbing. While…Read more Conspiracy Thursday: Alligators are Living in the Sewer
TGIF
Fridays are the hardest in some ways: you're so close to freedom. ~ Lauren Oliver Thank goodness it's Friday! It has been a long week. Maybe you have a wild weekend planned like in Last Friday Night. Or maybe a bit more subdued like Thursday. Either way, I hope your weekend is off to a…Read more TGIF
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