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Christmas week
We had a free weekend - no plans at all. But the coming week will have some things happening. Monday we're driving to Madison to pick up Cindy's photos from her show at Photomidwest. Tuesday is Christmas Eve, so Heather and Greg are stopping by in the morning for an hour and a half on their way to spend the day with Greg's mother. Christmas with ( Read more... ) -
snow
We got about eight inches of fluffy yesterday. Last night I shoveled the front walk and about a car length of driveway, which was handy so we could back the car out of the garage to get the trash bin out. We got another inch overnight so I reshoveled all of that. Later in the evening I did the middle of the driveway. Then, just now, I did the end. ( Read more... ) -
my snowshovel doesn't cut it anymore
It served steadfastly for twenty-seven years, I think, but it's worn out. The steel edge wore though and came loose from the blade. This was the perfect shovel. I've had my eye out for a similar one for years, but they don't exist. This one has no name on it - the label wore off years ago ( Read more... ) -
oh, I'm tired
That's what my mom says when we ask her how she's doing. "Oh, I'm tired." She's been like that for twenty or thirty years. It seems I'm getting to that point. I've recently been having insomnia again. Sunday night I couldn't get to sleep. Probably got about five hours of sleep. Monday night I actually got what I'd call a full night's sleep, but it ( Read more... ) -
I cleaned appliances
I cleaned the inside and outside of the microwave and refrigerator (and the outside of the toaster). The microwave wasn't bad, but the fridge was gross. We bought it in 2021, and this was only the second time I cleaned it. The problem is that we keep a bowl in there for compost, rather than walking a handful of stuff to the other side of the yard ( Read more... ) -
too much beer
Most of you know I'm a whisky guy. I love my Scotch. But it was burning my throat so I had to cut back. Now I only drink it at whisky tasting get-togethers or events (or putting one together). I don't have a little glass of it in the evenings like I used to. Just at social events ( Read more... ) -
I hate buying clothing
I got a pair of jeans recently. They're too tight. Same brand, same size as always - too tight. I've only just now realized what a mistake I made. I even tried them on in the store, and didn't realize how tight they were. I've worn them for a couple of weeks, and washed them a couple of times, so I can't return them. Of course I got them at Kohl's ( Read more... ) -
getting ready for winter
I was working outside, trying to get my firewood covered again, and it's damn cold out there. My face was starting to hurt and it's only in the mid 20's right now. I guess I haven't gotten used to the cold yet this year. And/or I'm getting old ( Read more... ) -
It turned winter today
It was near 80° for a couple of days at Halloween. The week after that the temps were jumping between the 60s and the 40s. Last week was in the 40s. This week was a little warmer with a lot of rain, and then it turned cold, windy and snowy. Slick roads and a lot of accidents today. My dad said he got 6.5 inches of snow, but I'm not sure if we got ( Read more... ) -
viewpoint
Here's a long but interesting piece. It is all about Republican misinformation and where it will get us. Richardson makes a connection to slavery and the Civil War, and how slavery and rich plantation owners drove the South to ruin ( Read more... )