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And the hits just keep on comin’.

Mother Nature has been disparaged to the hilt this season and it looks like the hits will just keep on comin’. Even the WWJ meteorologist quipped this morning that someone forgot to send Mother Nature the memo that Spring arrives … Continue reading

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A few daffs … just for laffs.

Well the daffodils got the last laugh as to good ol’ Mother Nature. As brutal as our Winter has been, who would have thought the resilient daffodils would have the audacity to poke their heads up through the earth so … Continue reading

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Sharin’ of the green(s).

Well, today the buggy and I finally took to the streets, and unbelievably, it was the first time the car went any further than the driveway for two months to the day, since the pavement was mercifully devoid of slick … Continue reading

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Cocooning.

The description of homebody fits me to a “T” and during the Winter I’ve always enjoyed the quiet time that I garnered during a season when I never ventured out more than necessary. It was relaxing not to have to … Continue reading

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Reflections: Taking flight and family ties.

I stayed inside this morning and instead of pouting about not going for a walk, I decided to do a little pedaling on the exercise bike instead. Two wheels versus two feet sometimes has its virtues … getting exercise on … Continue reading

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The Iceman Cometh.

Well the Iceman was by and thus the persnickety ice is back surrounding the perimeter of my house. Now ice is rather nice if you are a Red Wing player or Meryl Davis and Charlie White, but for the rest … Continue reading

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Pint-sized entrepreneurs.

I heard bang, bang, bang at the front door, so I peered out the peephole. I couldn’t see anyone, and the peephole had some condensation, but the heavy thuds to the door and the scraping of a snow shovel on … Continue reading

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Winter with a twist …

Well, I managed to muster another three miles on my walk today, but only by taking to the streets once again. My boss was out so I figured I’d leave later, after everyone left for work and school, so I … Continue reading

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A plethora of puddles and potholes.

I took another walk today, but it sure was not as warm and inviting as Friday’s adventure, and now that the big-time snow melt has begun, it is a mishmash of ice patches a’ plenty and puddles galore. Walking was … Continue reading

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Breaking bread with Buddy.

I was groping around blindly, looking for a small lid in the back of the third shelf of the kitchen cupboard, when a tall, skinny tin teddy bear came tumbling down onto the counter-top. Well, I ought to clean out … Continue reading

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