Tag Archives: winter

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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My Favorite Slippers Are No More. . .

Posted on February 16, 2011 by grandawn

A couple of years ago (I think it was a couple of years ago – I lose track of time) my dear friend, JoAnn, knitted and felted a pair of slippers for me.  They are so warm and comfy, I … Continue reading →

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Water Torture!

Posted on February 12, 2011 by grandawn

When temperatures are below freezing, we have to keep the water dripping to help keep the pipes from freezing. Drip. . . Drip. . . Drip. . . Drip. . . Drip. . . hour after hour after hour! day after day after day! Hearing the dripping water hitting the stainless steel sinks is absolute, bone-grinding, head piercing torture. Continue reading →

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“Queen for a Day” at the DMV

Posted on February 10, 2011 by grandawn

I doubt if anyone else has ever been treated like “Queen for a Day” at the DMV. Way to go, Mom! And, Happy Birthday!! 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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Obsessed With the Weather

Posted on February 6, 2011 by grandawn

Okay – yes – I am obsessed with the weather right now.  Besides the fact that the temperature is bone-chilling, and the snow and ice have kept me off the roads for days so I can’t go anywhere, and the … 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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