Category Archives: Winter

My Request

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Mandy

GO. AWAY. WINTER. That is all – thank you.

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My Silver Lining Is Snow Covered

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Mandy

Now, I don’t like to complain. Really, I don’t. Most days I have a positive attitude and can see the good in just about every situation. I’m usually a glass-half-full kinda gal. But today I’m complaining. Loudly. All Day. I … Continue reading →

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My Own Little Bubble

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Mandy

Last Tuesday, our high temperature was 11 degrees. Today, our temperatures are supposed to climb into the 40s. And tomorrow we might reach the lower 50s. It feels like spring! Here’s what I’ve decided to do during this heat wave: … Continue reading →

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Mitten Bags

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Mandy

When we moved to Wisconsin, I knew that it would be cold during the winter. I realized that we would need lots of winter wear for the good part of a year. What I hadn’t anticipated was the way all … Continue reading →

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The Aftermath

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Mandy

We made it! The only casualty was an old rusty gutter that fell off the barn. Which, given how wild the wind was last night, is pretty amazing! Some of the drifts are tall (as in over my 5′ 4″ … Continue reading →

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