Category Archives: family

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

A huge storm is heading our way this weekend. We may get two feet of snow and a heck of a lot of ice. And along the coast, where we are, there could be a lot of wind. After several … Continue reading →

Snow and ice and a fire pit and a vineyard…what more could you ask for on a cold Sunday afternoon? I took Amber and daughter Nancy to Gooseneck Vineyards, a short 25 minute drive from the house. Originally the barn … Continue reading →

Molly Moo Cow entered the Fisher Price world in 1972, the same year as our oldest son, Ben, was born. He latched onto Molly while sitting in the shopping cart at Toys ‘R Us close to his first birthday and … Continue reading →