Tag Archives: NaBloPoMo

A Tiny Pepper Win!

I spent the month of November as a tiny pepper.nanopoblano2015dark

Not only posting on my own blog everyday but doing my best to read other peppers’ posts, commenting, liking and sharing the love on twitter.

I was worried when I started that perhaps it would take some of the fun out of this blogging thing I do. That blogging would become a chore, but I did it anyway because I’m totally contrary like that.

Turns out, I shouldn’t have worried.

I loved the excuse that I “had” to go spend some time writing on my blog. Fortunately that was something my competitive, challenge-embracing family had no trouble understanding and I was gracefully granted all the time I needed.

It’s been a great month and thanks to Fish of Gold, I even get to display this lovely badge, perfect for us competitive types.

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Now the only one who should be worried is John, It’s possible I’ve gotten used to this amount of time spent blogging.

Who needs clean laundry anyway?

 

Mundane Monday: Worn Quilt

The quilt has lost it’s sharp lines and crisp colors but old quilts have their own soft beauty.quilt

The faded colors a testament to the love the quilt has weathered.

The hole in the corner a memory of a long gone puppy.

The frayed fabric a sign that the quilt is good for beds, picnics and blanket forts.

While the edges, still bright, bring a memory of when it was crisp lined and fresh, a graduation gift made by my mother-in-law before she was my mother-in-law.

While I still have a hard time applying the label “mundane” to my things I am enjoying the Mundane Monday photo challenge. Click through the link to see more amazingly un-mundane photos!

 

 

Winter is Coming

They say winter is coming.

The area is full of winter storm warnings, dire predictions and people shivering at the mere thought of snowy weather arriving.

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Napping in the autumn sun.

But not me.

I’ll welcome the true winter weather when it comes.

Unfortunately, I suspect we are heading into nothing more than the transition period. The time of cloudy days and freezing temperatures with no snow but plenty of frozen puddles and icy mud patches that precedes real winter. duck in leaf pileI hope I’m wrong. Maybe winter will show up for good tonight.

We’ve been spoiled by a long fall of gorgeous weather but it’s about time for a little cold. It may come with beautiful snowfalls and freezing temperatures or it may be a month of slush, but I’ve got my warm fire and a pile of books to read.

I’m ready!

Update: It’s snowing!!! It may all melt tomorrow but first snow is always magic! 

 

Puppy Sitting

I’ve been called crazy.Jasper

Twice.Jasper

Today.Jasper

But this tiny guy is only a visitor.Jane and Jasper

Besides, how could I turn him down when he, clearly, fits in so well?Jane and JasperHis name is Jasper and after our stellar first day of puppy sitting I suspect you’ll be seeing him again!