Tag Archives: cold

~:: While Rachel was in Cancun ::~

Some people are very insensitive. They forget that not everybody can just jet off at the beginning of December, leaving children for endless blue water, and fairly nice December weather in the mountains for the warm yellow light of the southern … Continue reading

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~:: Once Upon a Time ::~

I don’t believe in fairy tales.  I think I did once, but only a little.  I did believe in Santa Claus.  Or else, I believed that there was a “should” to finding surprises and delights left in your living room … Continue reading

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~:: Sometimes, a little magic ::~

May I tell you that when I went out to the barn this morning it was 16 degrees?  I was working in the stalls, putting things to rights when I looked down and there, perched on the ground level rung … Continue reading

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~:: The Iceman Cometh ::~

Once upon a time, it snowed.  Remember this cute little snow? Then it snowed again.  This time with far more serious intent. This was only the beginning – it continued to snow for another several hours. Four hours later,  rain … Continue reading

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Dogs, but no cats –

So okay. Someone explain to me why this happens – I’m doing the treadmill thing (did you know that exercise seems to be part of the prevention of dementia? Now what was I talking about?) watching as The News trots … Continue reading

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