How We Cope (Part I)Ed. Note: These photos were taken on a winter's day at dusk in Minnesota. They are bluish-cold and coldish-blue. Take pity on the photographer!This was our mean ol' thermometer last week.It's mad at me because of that yarn at its base.I really ought to just cut that off. It's a holdover from a wee frozen wreath that … [Read more...]
Hey, Hawaii
The thermostat outside my window reads 12 degrees below right now.I just thought you should know that. … [Read more...]
Snowtopia
I am handing over my "Proud Minnesotan" bragging rights to this guy...December 2010 Blizzard Timelapse from Michael Black on Vimeo....whom I hope enjoyed his snow day(s).HT: My husband, of course, who sees all the cool stuff before I do. … [Read more...]
Cozy Rolls on a Crazy Day
“Laura...go fetch me the coffee mill, will you? I need to grind some wheat for dinner.”You’ve heard, perhaps, about the December blizzard that’s slamming the Midwest today?Yep, that’s us.It’s hard to do justice to a snowstorm from one’s doorway.Better to hand the camera to my husband.Should I do that before or after he gives me a smack?What can I … [Read more...]
Breathe
Subtitled: Stream-of-ConsciousnessI need to follow George’s lead. There’s no way I could, though! I’d be all like “Who left these glasses lying on the counter?” and “I need to start the bread machine!” and “Could someone sort this box of markers? Half of them don’t have their cap! ”Like I said.I need to be more like George......except when it comes … [Read more...]
Help.
Updated Further to Add: AND we came home to a broken furnace. Still, this is nothing compared to what Kate in the com-box went through. Thank the Lord, indeed!Updated to Add: 3 1/2 hours later and we're finally home. That was fun! I am stuck in traffic during a MN storm, creeping along at three miles an hour.It has taken one hour to drive three … [Read more...]
Woops!
Accidentally hit publish.Google Reader was quick to grab.Please disregard any weirdness until further notice.Yours Truly,Trigger Finger Mags … [Read more...]
In which I question my homemaking and prepare for three days of Feasting
Updated to Add: It just occurred to me that this title sounds like a reference to Thanksgiving. It’s not! I can’t even think about Thanksgiving until we’re finished with these two birthdays.Lawda mercy, but it’s true. Here we go again.Yesterday was my daughter Cate’s 10th birthday.Today we celebrate Felicity’s 8th.It’s crazy, it’s busy, it’s … [Read more...]
Lighter Fare
...for a Thursday.Because I truly believe...that deep down inside...everyone wishes...that they could ride...a four-wheeler through their suburbs.It’s the great American dream.Except if you get left behind......while your sisters ride......and your brother drives.And even then, it’s kind of fun to just watch.But not really.Yesterday was a hard … [Read more...]
7 Quick Takes Friday
Vol. XXI: The Halloween Rollover Edition~ Take 1 ~I apologize. Not a lot of time for blogging today, as we're busy getting the house ready for a very special guest. (No big deal, right? It's not like I'm kicking the girls out of their room and...oh...painting it or anything.)Consequently you're stuck with these.Yes, we've been playing with Picnik. … [Read more...]
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