Day 226: Digital Dismay

Day 226: Digital Dismay

Even in times of pandemic and political angst, there are many constants in life. Yesterday I talked about those moments of family togetherness and joy that we grab where we can. Things like going sledding or playing games together, or FaceTiming with friends or...
Day 225: Sledding!

Day 225: Sledding!

It feels like, this year more than any other year I can remember, is all about taking those lemons and doing your best to make lemonade. Sidenote: I don’t know where this “When life gives you lemons…” thing came from. I think lemons are...
Day 224: Sleepy

Day 224: Sleepy

Monday was defined for me primarily by sleep. Notably, the lack of it the previous night.Henry came down with a pretty nasty cold over the weekend. Of course, living in the age of COVID, anytime there are sniffles or anything like that, our minds immediately leap to,...
Day 223: Snowy Sunday

Day 223: Snowy Sunday

As predicted, we woke up to a gentle covering of snow on Sunday morning. Yes, it’s early in the season and I know the stock response is, “AW man, can you believe this weather? Daggummit.”OK, maybe nobody says “daggummit,” but you get...
Day 222: Garden [Deconstruction] Party

Day 222: Garden [Deconstruction] Party

Saturday was was a little calm before the literal storm. The forecast for Sunday was lots of snow and a high of 19 degrees, so we figured it was time to do a little cold weather prep outside.The lawn got its last mow for the season and, is traditional for me every...
Day 221: Autumn Leaves

Day 221: Autumn Leaves

It was a very, very crisp Friday morning. Below freezing, as a point of fact. And colder weather on the way. We are on deck for a full on snowstorm on Saturday night and Sunday, so I had to get the yard ready. The front yard was full of leaves, so frosty conditions or...