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My Storm Prep in 15 Steps
Step 1: Watch & read weather reports until you’ve grasped the storms’ timelines. Step 2: Make sure all necessary communication devices are fully charged. Step 3: Gather supplies, including water, batteries, flashlights, non-perishable food, whistles, bike helmets. Step 4: Check the weather report one more time. Evaluate maps and data. Make sure your people are…
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I’m a little excited
For the first decade of our marriage, my dear husband refused to agree to take our family camping. In fact, this conversation became a running joke between us: Me: Hey! You know what would be fun? Karl: Let me guess…CAMPING? Me: Yes! Karl: NO. I grew up with many wonderful camping experiences with my grandparents,…
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Pretty Pine
(crappy iPhone pic) As I was hiking Sunday afternoon, I glanced up to look at the sky. The clouds had cleared to reveal a robin-egg blue. I was thinking about what a nice day it was when something happened that I never expected: I was struck by the beauty of a pine tree. Never before…
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Snowy Days
We were only expecting a light dusting of snow. I took Hannah to school Tuesday morning. I remember asking her if she was sure she was dressed appropriately for the weather. “It probably won’t even snow here. And this pull-over is so soft and warm on the inside. I’m fine. I just go from the…
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post-holiday reality
Some people let their inner Scrooge loose during December. Mine, however, starts banging on the door about 5 minutes after Christmas dinner. “OK, let’s clean this mess up and get back to *normal!” My husband is the opposite. I married a man who LOVES all the trappings of Christmas. He enjoys them from the day…
Leslie Wiggins 