A sparkling crust had developed atop the snow with the tensile strength of mashed potatoes.  The warming temps and copious amounts of sun had begun the thaw-freeze-thaw-melt cycle, which would be repeated time and time again throughout the season.  Not because…

  Brittle like parchment, the arctic air sliced through the landscape with little resistance as it slashed and gnawed at flesh like a hungry, rabid beast.  It was fit for no creature, great nor small.  Experts call it a polar vortex.  We call it Winter….

  “May you have: A world of wishes at your command. God and his angels close to hand. Friends and family their love impart, and Irish Blessings in your heart.” -Irish Proverb Wishing you a healthy, prosperous and Happy New Year!…

“May peace and plenty be the first to lift the latch on your door, and happiness be guided to your home by the candle of Christmas.”   -Irish Proverb Warm wishes for a very Merry Christmas, and a healthy, Happy New…

    Laced and flocked with glittery snow, the trees were decked in holiday splendor as the setting sun adorned the sky in shades of fire and ice.   Christmas is a mere 12 days away, and if you haven’t completed…

I believe weather to be cyclical. In other words, I don’t believe in “Global Warming” now referred to as “Climate Change”. Have you pondered, just for a moment, the ridiculousness of the name “climate change”? Climate is always changing, and I…

If you read my last post, you may have thought I’d forgotten to mention yet another well-loved February institution. Well, I didn’t entirely forget. I just chose not to include it – the Super Bowl. In my defense, it sometimes…