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“historic” blizzard coming our way

This could be the big one, the storm people will talk about for years to come. Like the famous “Blizzard of ’78”, in the “where were you when–” category. We are preparing for 24″ of snow and 50 mph winds. … Continue reading

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february isn’t pretty

This is me. In desperation I have bought three different conditioners for my hair. They all smell wonderful, but I’m not sure they are making my dry winter hair look more presentable. My hairdresser said to give up until spring. … Continue reading

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we just wanted breakfast

After a 5:30 AM start to a scan in New London, Connecticut yesterday, four and a half hours later Banjo Man was more than happy to let me drive home. Relieved, even. While I had munched on half of an … Continue reading

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mellow yellow

Raise your hand if you recognize the Donovan song. This yellow quilt top is finished. It will be turned into a quilt eventually, but not this month. There are other projects to finish first. Congrats to the Seahawks! I confess … Continue reading

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game day, 2026

Am I eating my Seven Layer Tex Mex dip already? Hell, yeah! The plastic wrap is off and the Dorito bag has been opened. Yes, I know there are six and half more hours until kickoff, but…I made this yummy … Continue reading

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another 10″ and an arctic blast

Oh, my goodness, we are having a winter! It has snowed all night and is to snow all day today and into tonight. Normally I would tell you that this was a Sew Day Snow Day, but instead it’s a … Continue reading

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Minus 8 this morning, but who cares?

I don’t. Why? Because yesterday, after three days trying to find someone to plow us out, our very long driveway was finally cleared after Sunday’s big storm that dumped over a foot of snow on us. Joy! I could leave … Continue reading

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waiting for the plow

There’s no hurry, Mr. Snowplow Driver. We don’t have to go anywhere until Thursday. It’s been years since we had an old-fashioned blizzard. Here’s a picture of a storm on this day, 2011: And another one is coming next weekend. … Continue reading

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snow day sew day

The snow is heavy this afternoon. No one is going anywhere. And I’m going to sew until the Big Game (New England Patriots vs. Denver Broncos) at 3:00. We are praying for the power to stay on. Halftime food? Pork … Continue reading

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waiting for the storm

The sun is shining. The temperature is 6 degrees, wind chill factor is minus 10. It’s hard to believe that a huge storm is on the way, but the Weather Channel keeps telling me it’s going to be bad. I … Continue reading

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