It was nice to wake up to no new snow, and to temps that weren’t -9 through the night. The sunrise was beautiful – and my friend Angie posted one, as well. I was the first one at work – like in FOREVER – and had to wait for Sir Rege to get there. I finished in Jeannette quickly but Rege was working alone until noon, and was moving cars on the lot in preparation for tomorrow’s snowfall, so I stayed and answered the phone.

I stopped at Dollar Tree and picked up a few greeting cards, then went to my chiropractor appointment. Joe and I worked together on a few projects after that and then I headed home. Di txt me to pick up a few items from her, so I grabbed lunch and handled that. When I got home, I swept out the garage, wiped the floor mats in the car, and then came inside and made hot tea.

I have A Biltmore Christmas playing in the background. I sure hope that it becomes available on DVD. A few of my favorites have never been offered. Surely it will!

Calendar trivia: There are two ducks in front of a duck; two ducks behind a duck, and a duck in the middle. How many ducks are there? Answer tomorrow!

Birthdays, etc, for January 18th: 1782 – Daniel Webster; 1882 – A A Milne (author of Winnie the Pooh books); 1892 Oliver Hardy (Laurel and Hardy comedy team); 1904 – Cary Grant, actor; 1911- Danny Kaye – actor (White Christmas); 1955- Kevin Costner (actor).

PEANUTS thought of the day:

TOMORROW January 19th is: National Popcorn Day.

I still have some chocolate covered popcorn left. So I’m set. God bless…

Let’s try this again, for yesterday! I had the entire post done, with photos and color and add-ons, and the internet went out, the site crashed, and I lost everything. So I’ll recap yesterday and then share today.

I knew when I got up yesterday to a cloudy, cold, snowy day that I would not have to go in to work. The guys were all focused on plowing the lot and cleaning off all the cars. I bundled up and forced myself to go out and clean off my own driveway. There was a lot more snow than it looked like.

I had several small projects to get done, including to organize the cords behind my computer desk and wipe the floor. I finally got through to Xfinity tech and they were sending someone out Wednesday. So I was ready! But the whole day was frustrating, and the internet did not stay on, so I spent most of the day watching DVD’s. I ended up watching Under the Tuscan Sun.

When the sun came out and the roads were salted and clear I zipped over to Walmart for some groceries. My milk had expired on January 1st! I got exactly what was on my list and no one extra thing. That seldom happens. But I came home and made Cream of Potato soup – perfect for the cold day – and settled in for the evening.

Today I was up early and getting organized for the service technician. He was early! That was exciting. He checked the modem signal and it was weak, several times over. He checked all the connections and looked for the junctions in the ceiling. Every time he took out a tile it rained that little sheetrock stuff all over everything! But today was cleaning day so no sweat!

Chrissy txt me about noon and asked for a ride to Autmn’s. She was missing Cameron (I am too!) and was going to help Autmn with some projects. I picked Chris up about 1:30, then got Hope (who lives a few blocks from Autmn) and dropped them off. I still felt like I shouldn’t be baby cuddling yet so I dropped them off with instructions for them to send me pictures. Here are a few of the ones I got!! The good thing was that I got in the car in the garage and never got out of the car until I pulled back in the garage!

If the weather holds out I will bring them up for a visit on Friday; if not, then Saturday. Autmn’s 21st birthday is Sunday so we can celebrate!

Trivia: If you have a job that requires sitting for most of the day, try to stand up and move around every thirty minutes.

Birthdays, etc, for January 17th: 1706 – Benjamin Franklin; 1829 – Catherine Booth, co-founder of the Salvation Army; 1899 – Al Capone; 1922 – Betty White; 1933 – Sheri Lewis (Lamb Chop’s mom!); 1964 – First Lady Michelle Obama; 1971 – Kid Rock.

PENAUTS Thought for the day:

TOMORROW January 18th is:

Get To Know Your Customers Day; National Michigan Day; National Thesaurus Day; National Peking Duck Day; National Winnie The Pooh Day.

Winnie the Pooh is great – let’s celebrate him! Have a wonderful day and watch out for the snow. Will we really get more? God bless…

My internet keeps popping off – for long periods – and won’t save my settings. So I have a tech coming tomorrow and will post then! God bless~~~

Even though it was very cold this morning there was no snow or wind. It made getting up for work just a tad easier. I did dress warmly, in layers, and was super glad I have a garage! The Jeep was smiling!

When I got to Greensburg, there was a little bird inside the showroom! We were going to take a picture of him, but when I opened the door he escaped. I felt bad because we did want a photo before he went home to mamma. This was the kind he was. Very cute and small. Ken picked him right up!

When I mentioned to Ken about my printer issues he did a quick research and told me what to look for. He also fixed my password issue on my Comcast account! So that was good to go. I stopped at Best Buy on the way home but I was there 15 minutes and no one came over to help me. So, on to Walmart! The guy there was very helpful, in that he not only helped with what I needed but also with what I knew I didn’t need! I bought a Canon (brand I had before). I plan to take the other ink that I just bought (unopened) back and exchange it for what the new printer will take.

I had some rearranging to do as the printer now didn’t make sense up on the shelf on the desk. You couldn’t read the screen. I also was able to disable and remove the old printer and connect the new one, but it would not set up. I had been talking back and forth with Mark about some trailer titles and mentioned my issues. He popped over and within five minutes had everything done! I was so grateful! Electronics stifle me! I was ready to take a bridge! Now everything is set up!

Next step will be supper. I’m not really hungry but I’ll find something small.

Answer to yesterday’s quiz was – 2004. Today is a quote: Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. Martin Luther King Jr.

Birthdays, etc, for January 15th: Joan of Arc – 1412; 1906 Aristotle Onassis; 1929 Martin Luther King Jr.; 1951 Charo; In 1974 HAPPY DAYS premiered (11 year run);

PEANUTS Thought for the day:

TOMORROW January 16th is:

National Nothing Day; National Without a Scalpel Day; National Religious Freedom Day; National Fig Newton Day.

Nothing! OK! God bless…

I was glad I had opted to stay in again today. I still am dealing with a productive cough although much less intense. And there was a coating of snow on the driveway. After I got a shower and had breakfast, I bullied myself into clearing off the incline section of my driveway, and throwing salt. The sun was bright, temps were still in the 20’s, and no wind. It didn’t take very long and I wasn’t even cold. Then when I came in and changed, I noticed that the rest of the driveway had melted itself! Go figure!

I then got inspired to bake a batch of cookies. Not sure why. It took me hours. While they were cooling I got the meatloaf in the oven and it’s still baking. That will be supper today and tomorrow and Tuesday and….

Christina and Hope were outside yesterday and took a picture of a snowflake on Chrissy’s sweater! I don’t know how they did that! Chrissy loves her photography and does a great job. Look at the detail of that little flake!

Today’s trivia is: What year was Facebook created? Answer tomorrow!

Birthdays for January 14th: Mark Anthony – 83BC; Benedict Arnold 1741; Faye Dunaway – actress, 1941; LL Cool J – rapper 1968; In 1952 TODAY Show premieres; in 1960 Elvis was promoted to Sergeant.

PEANUTS thought for the day:

TOMORROW January 15th is:

National Bagel Day; National Martin Luther King Jr Day; National Strawberry Ice Cream day; National Hat Day.

So… have a bagel, with strawberry ice cream, and wear your hat! And maybe you have the day off in respect for M L King Jr. God bless…

This is the first time since the pandemic that I have stayed inside so many days in a row, and have not done any projects or been busy all day. I continue to feel better hourly but the motivation and energy is lacking. So I’m binge-watching HOME TOWN TAKEOVER with Ben and Erin Napier, sneezing, and drinking lots of liquids.

This morning the sun was shining with an intense brightness and reflecting off my bedroom wall. It didn’t last long. Within the hour the day has turned gray, spitting snow flurries almost like clouds. Again, I stayed in. I did force myself to walk up for the mail – junk mail, of course!

Now if I only had a cook, I would probably order up something tantalizing and yummy and devour it slowly and happily. Alas, I will probably have leftover soup and a muffin!

Calendar trivia is a tongue twister: Top chopstick shops stock top chopsticks. Go figure….

Birthdays, etc, for January 13th: 1979 – Jill Wagner, American Actress (Hallmark); 1930 – Mickie Mouse comic strip first appears; 1962- Chubby Checker’s THE TWIST goes #1.

PEANUTS Thought for the Day:

TOMORROW January 14th is:

National Sunday Supper Day; Ratification Day; National Dress up your Pet Day; National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day.

I should tell Jen to dress up Piggy Smalls! THAT would be cute… God bless...

What a day – feels like OZ out there. We’re not in Kansas anymore!

Although I still have a ways to go I feel much improved. Still coughing and sneezing and my neck and shoulders ache, but I am breathing easier and resting well. It’s boring being sick! So many things I want to do and here I sit! So I’ll catch up tomorrow and hopefully have something exciting to report.

Before signing off I need to send a big birthday wish to my favorite Skunk Hollow Cousin who’s name starts with a ‘B’! Happy birthday Beth! Hope your day was happy and warm and that those around you made you feel loved and special, which you are! Sending love and hugs! And blessings!

And also happy birthday to her daughter Sabrina! Hope your day was happy and bright! Love you!

Calendar trivia: Plan your meals each week to avoid overspending on groceries.

Birthdays etc for January 12th: Maharishi Mahesh Yogi (developed Transcendental Meditation and was actually a friend of the Beach Boys!) born 1918. In 1966 BATMAN debuts. 1995 OJ Simpson trial begins.

PEANUTS Thought of the day:

TOMORROW January 13th is:

Korean American Day; National Sticker Day; National Vision Board Day; Stephen Foster Memorial Day; National Peach Melba Day; National Rubber Duckie Day.

Ernie from Sesame Street loved his rubber duckie. I used to be the sticker lady at work – I had a box of them and the kids would come in to see me and make pictures! Have a great Saturday. God bless…

Well, as I have spent most of the day sneezing and coughing there isn’t much to post. I didn’t feel too out of it this morning and was able to work. Picked up Chrissy (last minute request) at school, got Autmn and Cameron (last minute request) and took them all to Nate’s. I didn’t even get to nuzzle over Cameron – I didn’t want to share my germs!

Got gas in the car, stopped at the post office, came home and had soup. The sky is alternately bright blue with white clouds and dark clouds.

Hoping tomorrow is a little more exciting! BUT – if the rapture happens today I will have to grab my Kleenex!

The answer to yesterday’s extra was ‘Dinner is on me’. Today is a fun fact: The largest snowflakes to ever fall were 15 inches wide and 8 inches thick! I would have loved to see those!

Birthdays etc for January 11th: Alexander Hamilton born 1755 or 1757 – two sources, two dates!; Rod Taylor – actor – born 1930;

PEANUTS thought for the day:

TOMORROW January 12th is:

Kiss a Ginger Day (not what you think; look it up!); National Marzipan Day; National Curried Chicken Day; National Pharmacist Day.

I’m voting for National Feel Better Day! God bless…

I went to bed last night with a cough and didn’t feel well. I took cough medicine and 2 Tylenol and slept pretty well once I fell asleep. That being said, I woke at 6:30am, reheated my rice bag, and stayed cuddled in bed resting and reading until about 9am. I bundled up and went outside, walked around the house, and checked the trees and the siding. All is well. The only casualty is the wind chimes. One of the chimes and the weight blew loose and were laying in the driveway. I brought them in, and once everything dries out I will re-string it. Didn’t lose power at all – thankfully!

Kelly txt me that they haven’t had power since yesterday afternoon. If they don’t have it in the morning she’s coming up here for the day and getting showers and doing a few loads of laundry.

I took my time and spent the day – til about 6:40pm – cleaning the house and doing laundry. That was my whole day, so nothing else to report. I did, however, get two Christmas cards in the mail today!

So, until tomorrow’s post!

Extra – today is a joke: What did one plate whisper to the other plate? Answer tomorrow!

Birthdays, etc, for January 10: Ethan Allen, Revolutionary war hero 1738; Jim Croce, singer/songwriter 1943; Rod Stewart, singer – 1945; George Foreman, boxer – 1949; ‘Common Sense published by Thomas Paine 1777.

PEANUTS thought for the day:

TOMORROW January 11th is:

National Arkansas Day; National Step in a Puddle and Splash Your Friends Day; National Milk Day.

I believe, under the circumstances, I won’t be stepping in any puddles! Try to resist the temptation — God bless…

The ice on the windows and the wind woke me a little after 5am. I though I could fall back to sleep but that didn’t work. I called work and both stores had no deals – just pending work – so I didn’t need to rush. I thought I was going to get Autmn and take her and Cameron to her dads (to finish laundry) but he had to reschedule. I went over to Giant Eagle and picked up my prescription, then grabbed 3 food items and came home. The roads were fine but the rain and wind were relentless. You can see by the flag blowing sideways, and the two wooden signs that blew off my wall, that things were somewhat wild.

Since I had an unexpected free day, I did some research emails then worked in the kitchen. I baked cinnamon muffins and then made a batch of chocolate covered popcorn. I am now officially very low on chocolate so I’m hoping that on beef day (1/27) I can stop at the bulk food store and get more.

As you can see, something (one!!!) is missing today…)

The answer to yesterday’s puzzle is GO UP IN SMOKE. Took me a few minutes to figure it out. Today’s EXTRA is a coloring page. I didn’t say they’d all be exciting…

Birthdays, etc, for January 9th: Richard Nixon, US President (1913); Bob Denver (Gilligan – American actor) 1935; Joan Baez, folk singer (1945); Crystal Gayle, Country singer 1951; Dave Matthews, singer/songwriter (1967); Kate Middleton, Princess of Whales (1982); 1861 – Battle of Fort Sumter; 1967 – 2nd album by the MONKEES released 1967.

PEANUTS thought for the day:

TOMORROW January 10th is:

National Houseplant Appreciation Day; National Oysters Rockefeller Day; Save the Eagles Day; National Cut Your Energy Costs Day; National Bittersweet Chocolate Day.

I don’t think I have every truly appreciated a houseplant. Seldom do they thrive under my care! Thank goodness I don’t raise eagles. Have a happy Wednesday and God bless…