A Pinch of Joy

Another Busy Monday anniversary!  It was a cold and snowy night (recurring theme in my life!)   fourteen years ago, when I decided it was time to learn something new.  A Pinch of Joy was born and shortly after came Busy Monday.  I’m still learning!!! And love that so many of you come to share your […]

Heat wave – 25 degrees this morning! It has been hovering around zero and below for the entire week – with snow falling, just general gloom, even sunshine — didn’t matter it was c-o-l-d.  Stay warm!! Thanks for stopping by to share your awesome posts!  PS Thanks to Cindy for letting me know that this […]

That hand waving above the snowdrift — that’s me, saying “Welcome to another Busy Monday”.  Cold, colder and coldest!  We are warm and snug inside.  Rocky is in his furry bed by the office door, one white sock leg hanging over the side.  My cup of hot chocolate is steaming on the desk.  And there […]

Temperature has been like a yo-yo this week.  One day it is 41 and we are taking a walk along the brook with just a jacket.  Next day it is 8 degrees and we are in sweaters and wrapped in blankets, freezing in the house.  I’m beginning to think the bears have it all figured […]

Took the Christmas decorations down yesterday — all the garlands, swags and wreaths and, yes, the three Christmas trees.  It is always a joy when they go up on the day after Thanksgiving, bringing much needed light and cheer to the  the dreary winter.  It’s nice when they go back to the boxes after the […]

Rocky the Rescue Cat is totally upset with the  8 degree weather we’ve had for the last few days.  He will set at the door patiently as always until someone opens it for him.  He’ll move toward the open door.  A gust of bitter cold wind enters the house.  He backs up.  His tail fluffs […]