Summary 2024

Candlemas 2024

Full Wolf Moon

Thursday, January 25, 2024

The moon will reach full illumination during the day today but it will be below the horizon so it won't be visible until evening. 

According to the Washington Post, "January’s full moon is commonly referred to as the wolf moon, probably derived from the idea that wolves tend to howl more in the winter. Howling is four times more common in February than in May, according to the National Park Service. Wolves aren’t howling at the moon but are communicating with comrades. They typically breed from January to March in the northern United States, but are quieter in the spring so they don’t attract predators while they raise their pups." (Washington Post, January 24, 2024, Kasha Patel)

Gingertopia

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Gingersnaps...

and raspberry jam...

make a very delicious combination. I got the idea years ago and I believe it was from Martha Stewart Living. 

Old Twelfth Night

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Lit some candles for Old Twelfth Night. 

Had an apple tart for dessert.

Twelfth Night occurs on January 17 and is still celebrated in some rural communities in Great Britain. 

MLK Day 2024

Monday, January 15, 2024

Another leisurely paced morning. Coffee with Dale, 

cat on our laps, 

and sub-zero temp (-7) outside but cozy and warm inside. 

Did a little shopping at Target.

Good to see the sun and blue skies.

Listened to more childhood Christmas music

and drank a little Irish Cream.

Took some more walks and...

...enjoyed being around Sylvester. 

MLK Weekend 2024 - Sunday (Christmistletoe)

  Sunday, January 14, 2024

Another day of not having to hustle to get to work. 

Dale and I  drank coffee and took turns having Sylvester on our laps. 

The wind is whistling outside and it's even colder than yesterday morning yet it's very cozy inside. 

Went to church this morning on this 2nd Sunday after Epiphany. 

Dale had to count the collection after the service so I zipped over to Lake Harriet for a (very) short walk due to the cold. 

Despite the frigid air I was able to appreciate the beauty of the peacefulness and stillness. 

After my Lake Harriet visit I picked up Dale at church and we headed over to Creekside for brunch. 

                      

We both had omletes. Dale had the Denver and I had the mushroom and Gruyere. Delicious.

Stopped by Kowalski's after Creekside and picked up some potato salad to bring over to Warren's tonight. 

          

This afternoon Dale went to the gym and I had a cigar upstairs. 

 

Also listened to another childhood favorite Christmas album by the Harry Simeone Chorale. 

   

Dinner of BBQ chicken and ribs at Warren's townhouse. Gary was able to join us and we watched Crazy Mama starring Cloris Leachman. Oh so silly. Actually, just stupid.