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Monthly Archives: October 2012
Aftermath: We were lucky
Yesterday we sat inside waiting for the storm to arrive. When I uploaded my post, the wind was just beginning to howl. “Is that all there is?” I hummed, channeling Peggy Lee. “Is that all there is . . “ … Continue reading
Posted in adventures, backyards, everyday life, Life in Connecticut, nature, New England, storms
Tagged damage, Hurricane Sandy, life in New England, storms, trees
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Storm Watch 2
Sandy is coming. The predication is that we will lose power sometime this afternoon. The entire town has shut down. Companies are closed. Schools are closed for the next two days (snow days). The Connecticut governor plans to close the … Continue reading
Posted in adventures, everyday life, Life in Connecticut, nature, New England, storms, Uncategorized
Tagged Connecticut, New England, Sandy, storm preparations
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Storm Watch (or dreaming of California in the face of winter)
Winter is coming. Today the skies are gray, the leaves are almost gone, and I am humming “California Dreaming” as I watch the woods outside my kitchen window. The newspapers are predicting the perfect convergence of weather events to create … Continue reading
Eye of Newt and Toe of Frog
Ah cooking! A science not unlike alchemy. One takes the ingredients, blends them together and hopes for a dish that the family will like. Moms feeding children have an easier time than I do. They can set rules: “No veggies; … Continue reading
Posted in childhood memories, cooking, everyday life, Family, housework, life, Life in Connecticut, shopping, Uncategorized
Tagged cooking, family, produce, small farms
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