Tag Archives: cold

Let’s Try Walking

Posted on October 18, 2012 by grandawn

2nd Daughter and I decided to try walking in the mornings. Not that we don’t already know how to walk. It’s just that walking very far on a consistent basis is, basically, a foreign concept in our lives. We thought … Continue reading →

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I Hate the Cold!

Posted on October 6, 2012 by grandawn

In my head, I know the cold season is important – let’s things ‘rest,’ kills the bugs, etc. But my body does not like it one little bit! I guess it’s time to put up my trusty door hangar. Do … Continue reading →

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The Sun’ll Come Out Tomorrow

Posted on February 9, 2011 by grandawn

I’m just wondering when “tomorrow” will be. Punxsutawney Phil came out of his burrow on February 2nd and did not see his shadow. According to folklore, that means we’ll have an early spring. Continue reading →

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It’s Snowing Again!

Posted on February 4, 2011 by grandawn

Okay – now I’m really getting tired of winter!  No, really!!! When the last storm ended, my front yard looked like this. Then I shoveled and shoveled – and managed to clear the porch in front of the front door, … Continue reading →

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I Love Winter . . .

Posted on February 3, 2011 by grandawn

I like being able to wear a sweater and boots and other winter paraphernalia.  I like the beauty, the soothing sound, and the warmth of a crackling fireplace.  Even though chili can, technically, be eaten at any time of the … Continue reading →

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Windy Snow – Poem

Posted on February 1, 2011 by grandawn

It’s colder than heck –
Below 10 degrees.
Try breathing outside – you’ll just drop to your knees. Continue reading →

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Long Underwear

Posted on May 28, 2010 by grandawn

I’ve always been cold-blooded – Wait! – I mean cold-natured! (Hmmm. . . Freudian slip?) But as I’ve grown older, the cold has become more and more agonizing for me.
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Cold Coffee – An Oxymoron

Posted on April 21, 2010 by grandawn

I drink coffee. I love coffee. I make a pot of coffee first thing every morning. And I drink several cups. My favorite hot coffee is hazelnut flavored. Mmmmmm!  But then there’s cold coffee. Another thing (besides cell phones, DVD … Continue reading →

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