Suddenly, here we are–nearly at the middle of March. I’ve found a bit more March lore which I thought was interesting. Last night was another stormy one but we are getting some much-needed rain. And now, with trees leafing and flowers blooming, we are in danger of frost tonight. But, that’s March–untrustworthy because it’s not […]
Jan 28, 2026
Oatmeal Muffins and Coffee
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I had a sudden yen for oatmeal muffins this morning, so I found a recipe and whisked some up. They are now baking. Along with bacon, coffee, and orange juice, that’ll be my Wednesday breakfast. Not sure what brought on this sudden yearning for oatmeal muffins, but it must have been the snow. Snow still […]
Jan 25, 2026
Deep Freeze
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I woke up to a world of white this morning–a frigid, frozen world. I’m not sure how much snow is on the ground–not as much as was forecast, but several inches. At one point, we had sleet so that, with the snow, makes for a lot of cold stuff. It’s pretty, though, if you’re in […]
Jan 22, 2026
The Old Mother Hen Syndrome
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If any of you have ever lived on a farm that had chickens, you know what I mean when I say The Old Mother Hen Syndrome. Hens with a brood of chicks spread their wings and gather their babies under them when danger or bad weather threatens. I have that same inclination when storms or […]
