Heating up

We’ve been enjoying a mini “heat wave” here in Chicagoland for the past few days. It has not only gotten above freezing, it’s become warm enough to put away (temporarily, I’m sure) the big, down-filled “sleeping bag” coat I wear during the coldest part of winter. Yesterday the temps were above 60F, and the rest [...]

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A typical snow day

The snow finally stopped yesterday in the late afternoon. The official tally was 12 inches up here on the north side. All I can say is, it’s a lot.
I didn’t spend the day inside like most sensible people, though. Mark was around the house so I took Rachael up on her offer to meet in [...]

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Wintery Mix

Oh, how I hate that phrase! Lately, the weather reports have included the following: extreme cold, snow, or “wintery mix.” We’re having that last one now, and it is likely the worst.
A “wintery mix” means that there will be precipitation of all kinds during a weather event. So far this morning, it’s been freezing rain, [...]

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It just won’t stop

…snowing. I think we’ll get the maximum predicated amount of 6 inches before this is over. Yikes!
I’m supposed to get to the gym early tomorrow for an hour of cardio, but we’ll see if that can happen. First I’ll have to shovel out the driveway which may be workout enough!
Tuesdays aren’t a day I usually [...]

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No news is good news

Whoa, the summer is going by fast! I’ve been a little pre-occupied with other things like putting my life back together. So there has been little blogging lately. This is actually a good thing, though.
I have my energy back! Woohoo!!!! I was on the Armour for about 2.5 weeks, then checked in with the doctor. [...]

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Snow Day

Yay!!! It’s snowing!
Just when I think I can’t stand anymore winter, something like this happens to make it magical again. I love the snow. It quiets the city beast and forces everyone to slow down and respect nature for a bit.
This snow started yesterday and has just steadily continued for the past 12 hours. I [...]

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Go away

Winter: I’m putting you on notice. I’ve had it with this annoying and dangerous cold. I hate waking up and hearing how low the temperature is going to be today. I’m tired of dressing in so many layers and *still* feeling chilled and miserable. The dismal, low-light days are really getting me down.
Go away. We’ve [...]

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Wacky weather

Let’s review. Last week, temps were appallingly low. I recall one morning being 8F when I got up to let the chickens out at dawn, and that’s not with any wind chill factored in. The next day, the morning temp was 5F without the windchill. BRRRR!
Yesterday, we reached a high of 63F. Today, it was [...]

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Urban nature

I often find it amazing how many “wilderness-type” animals you can find in the city. Yesterday morning I was standing at the kitchen sink and looking out the window when I noticed something in the alley. It was a bird – a small raptor — sitting in the alley with something in it’s talons. It took [...]

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