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Skate Around

Considering how a bit off the wall, all the many have been today, I dare say this heat and humidity has likely been the root cause. I mustn't even 'go there' regarding what I've seen and heard from so … continue reading

Posted on August 29, 2024

Placing Undue Strain

It was another hot one today, but fortunately I managed to stay out of the heat as much as possible, so by the end of the day, it didn't seem as bad as it was yesterday. Thank goodness tomorrow is sup … continue reading

Posted on July 27, 2023

A Diamond In The Rough

Thank goodness we're back on another warming trend which will hopefully be here for good. I was delighted to find that long row of garlic I planted last Fall, is already sending up green shoots, and b … continue reading

Posted on April 8, 2023

In The Olden Days

Another bleak late-winter day arrived, and when noticing the rain mixed with a light snow, I figured the predicted amount would bypass us, but after walking out later this afternoon, I already knew wh … continue reading

Posted on March 11, 2023

Polishing Knobs And Handles

While driving to work this morning, I once again felt as if I'd been instantly transported into a Nordic city where the sun rarely shines brightly and the light rains and humidity is a near constant, … continue reading

Posted on November 5, 2022

Munching on the Low-hanging Branches

In spite of my hoping our temps would be warmed up when morning arrived, I noticed it still hovering around zero when heading out to work, but at least it did get up into the 20's when afternoon arriv … continue reading

Posted on January 29, 2022

Stories to Tell

I'm sure everyone was pleased to see the sun today instead of the overcast skies we seem to have been cursed with this summer. I can say for sure the weeds are sure liking all this rain and humidity … continue reading

Posted on June 27, 2018