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Pleasantly Memorable 2022 Easter

It was certainly a much more endurable day today than yesterday, and definitely due to the fact the wind wasn't blowing freezing air on us. Yes, we did have a light wind blowing from an east/southeast … continue reading

Posted on April 17, 2022

Plugged-into the Happenings

There was a heavier dusting of snow than I was expecting this morning, but at least I did have time to get it all shoveled before my full day began. At least the sun was shining and the wind wasn't bl … continue reading

Posted on February 25, 2022

It’s a Greater Key to Success

Another below zero morning arrived, so yours truly donned my extra layer of clothing which seems to be those ever-ready items to grab before heading out the door. The light dusting of snow we received … continue reading

Posted on February 13, 2022

Books are Like Imprisoned Souls

You can bet I wasn't liking this morning's minus seven below zero, but at least the strong wind of last night did lower itself down to not much more than a whisper. We're fast approaching the middle o … continue reading

Posted on February 12, 2022

Snow’s back on our Menu

Another chilly-gray day arrived again, and it looks like tomorrow's going to be a clone of today. As much as I normally despise the month of November, I'm very thankful we haven't had any snow accumul … continue reading

Posted on November 13, 2021

What goes Wrong when You have a 100%

Once the high clouds disappeared this morning, we had another absolutely gorgeous September day which I tried to enjoy as much as I could with it being the first working day after a holiday. My mor … continue reading

Posted on September 7, 2021

Politically Androgynous

On my way to office this morning, I got a good glimpse of how our smoke-filled air affects the color of the rising sun, because it was about as red as a ripe tangerine at sunrise. It was quite beautif … continue reading

Posted on August 2, 2021

Book Smart

Without a doubt, I'd say this morning's below zero temperatures, combined with the strong winds accompanying it, was the most torturing of winter days thus far this season. After having only shoveled … continue reading

Posted on February 12, 2021

Ripped Down

Oh how I wished it was the brightest of sunny days today, and simply because these heavy gray skies were reminding me of yesterday's happenings on Capitol Hill. As much as wanted it being a bad night' … continue reading

Posted on January 7, 2021

Grease-cutting Soap

We finally had a near perfectly calm day today, and what a relief it was. I was beginning to think Mother Nature had some sort of invisible fan programmed to have the wind start blowing as soon as sun … continue reading

Posted on November 21, 2020