Tag Archives: weather

Time Marches On

Posted on March 10, 2019 by Kathy

This March afternoon–with about five to six inches of new wet heavy snow here in our never-ending snow country of the Upper Peninsula–I have been looking through old photos once again.  (Not that I look through them often.  Just every … Continue reading →

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Retreat, ice cream cone & one heck of a storm

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Kathy

Barry returned from his annual fishing trip to Isle Royale a couple of hours ago. I’ve spent five days alone here in the North Woods.  You know, in retreat mode. Meditating, weeding the garden, sitting, washing dishes, communing with nature, … Continue reading →

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“Twizzle twazzle twozzle twome”

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Kathy

How many of you know the incantation “Twizzle twazzle twozzle twome”? Think carefully before you answer this rather innocent question. If you know the answer, it may date you.

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Great Caesar’s Ghost! (And other Weather Channel Predictions)

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Kathy

We’re expecting a snowstorm this afternoon, kids. I peer at the radar loop and see a swirling blue mass approaching. I shared the approaching snow storm with our daughter in New York City. “Yes,” she said.  “It’s Caesar.” Caesar?  What … Continue reading →

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Yet another poofadillo

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Kathy

We’re having another poofadillo right now. You know about poofadillos, don’t you? It’s when unexpected thunderstorms bear down. Poofadillos come from nowhere. One minute it’s sunny; the next minute rain and wind. I coined the term “poofadillo” last spring. “What’s … Continue reading →

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“How long will she stay THIS time?”

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Kathy

How’s the weather in your neck of the woods?

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Unexpected

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Kathy

Expect the unexpected, dear reader. Expect the unexpected. OK, now that I’ve got your attention: Expect the unexpected. We only must repeat this sentence three times because we, as humans, so often long for the expected, the habitual, the comfort … Continue reading →

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When you’re a scaredy-cat

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Kathy

OK, I admit to being a scaredy-cat sometimes. Don’t you? You know what scares me? Winter roads.  Icy roads.  Freezing rain.  Slushy driving.  White-outs.  They all scare me so that I shake inside.  My mind stills and knuckles grip the … Continue reading →

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Aftermath of the storm

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Kathy

A storm is a strange creature.  It blows into our lives, sometimes unexpectedly, sometimes creating tumultuous havoc as it roars through. Its winds blow through the land without rhyme or reason.  In one swath of forest it topples trees like … Continue reading →

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Wind gusts blowing! Trees crashing! No power…

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Kathy

Ladies and gentlemen, I am typing fast.  I am typing so fast my fingers are smoking and the thoughts won’t keep up with the typing fingers! We have to hurry, you see.  It’s the barometer’s fault.  Apparently it dropped below … Continue reading →

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