What a terrible wind last night – and today. I woke up to what sounded like people talking in my basement. I checked it out – but realized it was the rumbling and moaning of the wind around the trees…

I worked a bit this morning but it was a slow day. Stopped at Walmart to get 3 non-grocery items and discovered my sister in the Vitamin aisle! As expected we stopped and chatted for a bit before going our…

Happy birthday today to my cousin Perry. Hope your day was delightful and fun. I have no idea what part of the country you are in right now, so wherever you are, enjoy! Guaranteed I wouldn’t be doing THAT!!! Happy…

TODAY would have been Grama Crooks’ birthday! She was such an example and mentor to me in so many ways – and I just plain loved her! So I’m thinking of her on her birthday. Grama on far left holding…

I’m sitting here looking out my bottom door, and although there is no sunshine, the driveway is totally clear from bottom to top! A huge thanks to Noah and his 9* efforts yesterday! I did sleep very well last night…

Well, the day didn’t go exactly as expected but it was perfectly fine. Another night of not falling asleep – I finally did at 5:30am and woke up with the alarm at 7am. I’m sleepy now but I’ll hold off…

Typical start to Saturday – change and wash sheets, get organized for the weekend and the week ahead. It was overcast but no snow at 8am. Just waiting to see when this whole thing would start. I had several morning…

I decided first thing that I would get my groceries before we had to worry about the weather. I got everything I needed and was home by lunch time. I had toast for lunch then started on my primary project.…

TODAY is my niece Hannah’s birthday! Many more, and enjoy this brand new year of your life! Love you! And it’s also my cousin Mark’s birthday – have a great day and a wonderful year! Sending love! (Hannah is a…

I did sleep better last night – slept from about 10pm until 6:30am – only got up once. Got started right away on cleaning and laundry. The big thing today was the Wasseling party at my friend Don’s house. I…