View from our bedroom
View from the living room
View from our dining room
I'm sure everyone has heard there is a large winter storm moving across the US and so far, it has dumped 14 inches of snow here. (And still snowing) The worst part is the temperatures are FREEZING cold and will be for the next week. So, this won't be melting away anytime soon. In the 20 years we've lived here, this is the most snow we've gotten. I'm not complaining and was actually thinking how good this is for the garden soil. My garlic and wildflowers that were planted this fall should really thrive this year. I hope anyway.
I didn't have to make a trip to the store and I'm thankful for that. From everything I've seen and heard people wiped out all of the stores each day between Thursday and Saturday afternoon. One of the farms we buy from even said she totally sold out of beef, eggs, milk and bread.
Last Monday (before all of the storm hype) I really wanted to plan a three-day weekend but had a training session on Friday so I put in to take tomorrow off instead. I think that was a god wink because I don't know if I could make it in tomorrow if I had to.
Yesterday I spent a lot of time in the kitchen baking and cooking and enjoyed every minute of it. TBG requested another batch of bagels. They do freeze well and toast up beautifully.
All month I've been working on cleaning out cabinets, drawers and closets. I find if I do it two or three times a year it doesn't get out of control. While I've been working on this I watch/listen to TV. I watched I am Mary Jo Buttafuoco on Netflix. It told the story from her perspective instead of Joe or Amy's and my heart just broke for all she had to endure. She narrated the movie and said at the end that through it all she came out with an appreciation for life and her children and she is happy now.
Wow, that was a blast from the past on the author of your book. I knew Jim Doty when he attended UCI. I grew up across the street from his first wife Timmarie, Jim
ReplyDeletemet her at one of my Dad's parties. I was sad to read he passed last year.
Wow, that is interesting. It is a small world, isn't it? I think I'm really going to enjoy his book.
DeleteThat is a lot of snow - more than here. I think we finally ended with 10+ inches and drifting. You are lucky to have tomorrow off, maybe think about Tuesday as well. The roads aren't going to be good for a couple of days or more.
ReplyDeleteI have recorded Suddenly Amish, just haven't watched it yet.
Stay safe and cozy.
Have a good one.
It is a lot of snow for our area and it is still snowing. I am SO glad I had to switch my day off to Monday now. I only live a mile from work and it's a straight shot so we'll see how things are by Tuesday. If it's still too bad I'll stay home.
DeleteI have a lot of thoughts on Suddenly Amish but I won't ruin it for you. Snuggle up and stay warm and cozy.