Tag: Words
-
I Promised Myself I Would Not Cry…
I promised myself I would not cry when this wonderful weather spell ended and I’m going to hold myself to that promise. We managed to break two records this week when we reached 67 degrees twice and I do not recall ever seeing our local lakes flowing with water and people already in their yards working…
-
Thursday Photos and Matchups
Tennis vs. Ice Hockey – Definitely watching hockey and, in particular, the Chicago Blackhawks, New York Rangers, Detroit Red Wings, Toronto Maple Leafs, Washington Capitals and Don Cherry on Hockey Night in Canada. Billions starring Damian Lewis and Paul Giamatti vs. Homeland starring Claire Danes and Mandy Patinkin – This is too close to call, but Homeland…
-
Summer In February
It was a beautiful summer weekend with blue skies, sunshine, and record-setting warm temperatures. The only indication that it was actually February, and not June, was the frozen lakes. While I did not see any people laying out in the sun, only swans, the parks were full of bike riders and walkers in shorts and…
-
February Melt
A February melt can be a good thing when you are counting the days until the kayak can be back in the water, but when it occurs on your kitchen floor when the refrigerator breaks, it can quickly turn into a February meltdown.
-
Nature’s Musings During A Winter Picnic
Can I see your invitation? Go rockin’ robin ’cause we’re really gonna rock tonight (tweet-tweedilly-tweet)! Anybody have any ideas about how to remove the berry stains from my fur? I better hurry and have a few berries before the berry eating contest begins. Hurry, someone help Sammy, he’s choking on a berry! I reserved this spot on…
-
Super Bowl Hangover
Too many snacks! Some are recovering after a few too many drinks, while others are still talking about Tom Brady, the commercials and Lady Gaga. What an amazing comeback win by Tom Brady and catch by Julian Edelman, I’m exhausted! The post Super Bowl depression has begun, lost all my birdseed money betting on the…
-
A Few Surprises From The Week
Went to the park hoping to see an eagle and was surprised this little fella was the only one hanging out. I almost forgot what sunshine looked like and was surprised when it reappeared after a month. It happens every time, but I’m always surprised it feels twenty degrees colder walking along the lake. It’s…
-
Winter Photos and Ramblings On Super Bowl Weekend
Some days winter and not having a favorite quarterback in the Super Bowl just weighs you down. Other days winter can magically transform how you look at everything and almost let you forget how much you miss Brett Favre and Peyton Manning. He’s not a fan of winter or the Super Bowl and doesn’t want to be…
CIMPLE - A Curious Introvert's Musings & Photos about Life and Enjoyment 