Category Archives: winter
The First Snow
I walked outside today, on my way to a lunch with friends, and was stopped in my tracks. Mostly from shock and denial. Snow. When I got out of lunch, it had gathered in small wet piles on the edges … Continue reading
How to Beat Cabin Fever
By the end of winter, I have a serious case of cabin fever. I have stared at the same walls for months, feeling cooped up and claustrophobic. Something new that I did these year was to start taking pictures of … Continue reading
A Drive in the Prairie
One of the best things about living in Dane County, and specifically working in Sun Prairie, is that I am never more than a 10 minute drive from the country. Dairy farms and the red barns that punctuate the landscape … Continue reading
A Walk on The Lake
As we hunker down for 10 more inches of snow (on top of the freezing rain from this morning), I am really grateful that Diene and I took the time yesterday evening to take a walk and enjoy the rare … Continue reading
Another Reason to Breakup with the News
It has been a long winter. There is not doubt about that. We have spent a lot of time shoveling, scraping, and pushing cars out of snowbanks. Still, does this quote, taken from the Capital Times, make anyone feel better? … Continue reading
-20 Degrees and Getting Colder
On a day when it is advised to stay inside because of “arctic air” that makes for wind chills -25 to -35, I feel like a captive in my own home. My day consisted of Scrabulous, then Scrabble, then more … Continue reading
