Tag Archives: snow

Healing a broken toe, watching the snow melt

Posted on April 25, 2022 by Kathy

The last three weeks I have been mending a broken toe while watching snow fall and melt, fall and melt. Since my mobility was rather limited in the first couple of weeks the day’s highlight often occurred during a daily … Continue reading →

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The perils and ecstasy of walking on snow

Posted on March 27, 2022 by Kathy

Let’s talk about the ecstasy first, shall we? Often a special moment arrives each March. Since the snow melt started a couple of weeks ago we’ve been sinking in. You walk to the shed and your boot sinks in over … Continue reading →

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Sad transitions

Posted on March 10, 2022 by Kathy

We lounged on the patio in my in-law’s backyard in early March. It was almost 80 degrees. A bluebird fluttered on the branch of a nearby magnolia tree and cardinals sang their sweet song in the fig tree. An hour … Continue reading →

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Snow, snow, snow and it’s really __ __ __ __ __

Posted on February 22, 2022 by Kathy

So while my “southern” friends are posting pictures of crocuses and daffodils, we’re still getting snow, snow and more snow. If you’re a Wordle player (which I am) please guess the following word __ __ __ __ __ You have … Continue reading →

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Cozy snuggle beneath blankets on snowy blowy January afternoon

Posted on January 22, 2022 by Kathy

Outside wind gusts sideways white snow. Howls as it races around our little house in the woods. Our broken thermometer says it’s 20 degrees F, but we know it’s lower. Accuweather announces it’s 18 degrees but they never know either. … Continue reading →

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Logging truck of firewood, 20 inches of snow, roof raking & a haircut

Posted on January 15, 2022 by Kathy

Sorry I haven’t posted in a while. We’ve been busy with usual mid-winter fun. We finally received our logging truck filled with firewood in early January. Ten full cords of the lovely logs, which translate to 30 face cords. (I … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas from our little house in the woods to yours, wherever you may be

Posted on December 23, 2021 by Kathy

This morning I am thinking of all you readers in your cozy little homes in woods and cities, suburbs and mountains, small towns and lakesides. Some of us are busy: rushing to and fro, wrapping gifts, preparing for company. We’re … Continue reading →

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Swooning

Posted on February 24, 2021 by Kathy

This morning, sipping hot coffee on the couch, I announced to Barry, “The Winter King kissed us with snow again last night.” He eyed me above his coffee mug, raising his eyebrows only slightly. “What–are you taking some online poetry … Continue reading →

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The joy of sauntering

Posted on January 14, 2021 by Kathy

So often in our society we vow to exercise, walk briskly, hike four miles, cover ground, get our hearts pumping for health and longevity. Nothing wrong with that. Our bodies may appreciate the vigor, movement, intensity. But I am in … Continue reading →

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Playing spirit hide and seek

Posted on December 29, 2020 by Kathy

December has worn her drab gray dress every day. OK, maybe she jazzed up with some weak yellow sunshine occasionally when she felt festive. But mostly she’s just dulled us with mono color. This is nothing new here in the … Continue reading →

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