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Iron Fist

It was a bit surprising when awakening and finding I wasn't filled with all the many aches and pains from yesterday's shoveling. I hurriedly readied myself for the day, and then headed off to an e … continue reading

Posted on January 19, 2020

Too Desolate for my Taste

I was happy to find the temps in the teens when I left home this morning, and even though it was only about seven degrees warmer than yesterday, it was all the more enduring, and likely because the wi … continue reading

Posted on January 12, 2020

Possibly Goat Cheese

In spite of it still being cold outdoors this morning, it sure started warming up nicely as the day rolled on. As much as the sun attempted to send down beams upon us, the cloud cover was just too gre … continue reading

Posted on January 9, 2020

Jaded Handshakes

Yea-ow! I wasn't expecting single digit temps this morning, but when in the midst of a North Iowa winter, you gotta expect the unexpected. You can bet I kept myself bundled whenever having to be outdo … continue reading

Posted on January 8, 2020

I was Shorted

I got myself up and off to the office all the earlier this morning because of what I'd already scheduled to get accomplished. It was again below freezing, but not so much that it was biting. We are no … continue reading

Posted on January 7, 2020

For the Good Things

I'm sure everyone was happy to find the temps above freezing today when in hopes that much of the remaining ice and snow would get melted off our streets and sidewalks. I personally made sure the loos … continue reading

Posted on January 5, 2020

A Merry 2019 Christmas

As I was heading eastward early this morning on the Avenue of the Saints, I was cursing myself for not having taken my camera with me while driving in the direction of an absolutely stunning sunrise. … continue reading

Posted on December 25, 2019

W. Marples & Sons

I was a bit shocked to find it hovering around zero just before I headed to work early this morning, and then later when I had to stop and mail a package, one of their clerks mentioned that when she g … continue reading

Posted on December 18, 2019

Far More Traits

I have a feeling we're going to get some precipitation in the night due to how exceptionally damp it grew before sunset. I stepped outdoors for only a minute or two and wouldn't you know it, the chill … continue reading

Posted on December 12, 2019

Scope of Understanding

The weather forecasters had us believing there was a 40% chance of rain today, and what did we get? Snow, cold, and wind which made it all the more challenging when trying to keep appointments, and in … continue reading

Posted on December 9, 2019