Ah, yes, it's that time of year. Time for snow toys and lichen elves to appear. All it takes is the magic of the first wet snow to bring out the creative process. Snow covered the ground enough for Mr. to blow the driveway for the first time this season. He always looks like a happy… Continue reading A tale of a busy tiny lichen elf
Tag: Wisconsin Winter
A dog’s view on missing summer walks
All I hear now is, "Nope, we're not gonna go out to enjoy sharing the road with the people who drive by in their warm and cozy cars." It's too damn cold! It's not nice like the summer days where I could coax the Mrs. to take me for a walk when I wanted to… Continue reading A dog’s view on missing summer walks
Nope, not quite ready for snow
Chime in with me if you're a fan of winter, but you don't want it to show up until, say, December. It's November, and snow happens here in Wisconsin. But, dagnabit, I'm not quite ready for the white stuff to stay. I'm glad when it pops in briefly to warm us up to the idea,… Continue reading Nope, not quite ready for snow
Keeping an eye on the storm
Yesterday, as I typed away at my work desk, I heard the weather sirens going off. I was taken by surprise. I looked out the window and didn't see any tornadoes or storm clouds. Just a normal cloudy day. What the heck? In Wisconsin, it may have been a spring storm approaching from a direction… Continue reading Keeping an eye on the storm
Pfft, dear winter, I wish you were gone
I swear I'm going a bit stir crazy. I was feeling gloom, despair, and agony this past weekend, so much so I even resorted to watching an old Hee Haw Show! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAAKPJEq1Ew The glorious 4th winter we're having here in Wisconsin has no apparent rush to let go and allow for the arrival of spring here. Oh,… Continue reading Pfft, dear winter, I wish you were gone
Wisconsin’s Winter Yard Ornaments
While I was outside running yesterday, I realized we weren't the only residence on the block who is finding it hard to get into the spring. The one day we did have warm enough weather to exit the home, I talked the Mr. into removing the wreaths and Christmas lights so we looked prepared for Easter… Continue reading Wisconsin’s Winter Yard Ornaments