guess my return joke about me being the witch in the Wizard of Oz was too oblique?



gracias, mi amiga !!

I think most of us (except the top 2%, and why do THEY need any more?) had fuller wallets, more safety, more jobs, etc. back then.

I, too, pray that the Pres-Elect is able to repair the damage, to the economy, the infrastructure, and the moral integrity of the US.

ok my drive is done neighbors is done and most of other neighbors is done good night lol

The thanks button is not working so I have to actually say something.

I am in between classes, and was just checking up on you all. Streets are slippery here; just got about 2 inches, but there is ice under the snow. My anti lock brakes were activated two times during my drive, and I was only going about 15 mph.

Jenn, Glad the test went ok. Hope they can figure out what is going on. So are you on a no dairy diet? I actually woke up during both an endoscopy and a colonoscopy. Nothing can knock me out.

Hope everyone is doing ok and keeping warm.

Guess the button is working now

Whew! I'm all caught up now on everyone. Good thing my mouth was empty when Frank said calling him "wise one" so early in the morning needs a spew alert warning. That had me rolling on the floor in giggles. Why did that set me off but the earlier post didn't?

Hugs all around. Those in the frozen tundra get an extra one for warmth. Those living someplace toasty warm get an extra if they FedEx me some warmth. Those who are sick or stressed get an extra one too.

Went to my first staff meeting today. I'm not sure who is happier about me being there me or my boss. She said she was really pleased with my learning progress and speed. Then she handed me another job and warned me I'd be learning some new stuff my next work day. Bring it on.

Okay I have got to get certain things done today! I want the stuff done. It isn't hard to do or messy. I know I'll feel better when it is done. So why is this drag- my- feet- day- I've- lost- count?

stomps off to get busy...

OK, so I took my ruler out to the porch where I shoveled to the bare bottom yesterday to see how much snow we got last night/today. Are you ready for this? 7 inches!!!! And that is not with the wind drifts which just really started to pick up. I am so glad I snow blowed and shoveled yesterday or it would be well over a foot. Sheesh, we all get different levels don't we? I am glad to hear you only got a few inches Frank. How much did you get Debbie?

So as you may have guessed I will be snow blowing again. That Toro is getting it's workout this year for sure. I may go thru some mail on my kitchen table before it gets out of hand. Then relax, watch my soaps and then dye my hair.

Sarah, glad the surgery went well. When will you know the pathology results?

Jenn, good to hear your test went well too.

Trish, good luck in school! I did my masters online and liked it. I did have to drop out when Jim became sick. I was three classes shy of my masters and I couldn't get back in due to time restraints with the school. You had to finish the course within a certain time frame.

Everyone have a warm and safe day.

just wanted to say a quick hi. Everyone stay safe and warm...I cant
get my hands working , its like they are dumb. Its incredibly cold here
and extremely busy. sending hugs to all my friends(even ;the warm ones)

front porch


another front porch view


side porch


back porch through screen


another back porch pic


Back porch pile up of snow. The railings are 36 inch railings!


See that path through the snow? I had to hand shovel the whole thing in case of a fire.


another snow pile up as I was going along


garage view


side view



The back yard seemed to get more snow for some reason. Maybe because I have the fence and the snow can't blow away. The front porch is where I measured 7 inches of fresh snow this morning.

Ouch! Sorry to hear about the waking up. Never had a problem with them knocking me out, lol. The meds are like hitting me with a really big rubber mallet.

Nah, They want me to eat more rabbit food. More veggies and fruit. (just call me bugs bunny ) Get to talk to the PCP tomorrow for my follow up, and talk with him about the pain I had during prep.

And we are getting lots and lots of snow! The temps are falling too. fun, fun, fun. Hubby took my car today since I don't plan on going anywhere, it has AWD, and he can warm it up remotely. That had to be the best anniversary gift I ever had and has definitely paid for itself.

Stay safe and warm everyone.

LOL

it's working only intermittently for me as well.

Barb,
It's got to be so frustrating when a student is texting, etc. while you're trying to do your job. The great thing about university teaching is that it's all up to the student...you can call her on it, but those types of students seem to be lost...disconnected from what they should be attentive to.

It's so sad...too many distractions for these young people. You, as a professor, can only do so much...then it's up to the student to apply his or herself, or fail.

I pray that you can reach her somehow. But I wouldn't put my hopes on it...so many kids aren't ready for college life until they're in their mid to late 20s.

Sometimes I think that public service for a few years is a way to get these young people to mature. They do, as Gail Sheehy states in her updated book "Passages", mature much later...most into their 30s.

Again, good luck, Barb. I guess talking to her after class might help, but she'll probably roll her eyes and smile...then go on her merry, texting way