Tag: Shadow Lake
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In which we go to the zoo (and other places)
I had a moderately busy week. And by that, I mean that I left the house and drove somewhere more than twice. Because Monday was a holiday, Honey Badger was home, which gave me a little bit of free time. Originally, we had planned to watch a movie and spend time together, so I do…
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In which I plant seeds
Thank you for your patience in light of my recent absence. I had to take some time off as I was struggling with personal matters, and needed to prioritize what to spend my energy on. As the spring weather warmed and beckoned plants to cast forth new growth, I eagerly awaited the sprouting and blooming…
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In which I am grateful for Spring
Spring is fully upon us. Many trees are casting out buds, some are full of fresh, tender green leaves. The green grass is overtaking the dead brown grass, and from a distance, looks lush and green. Birds are filling the trees with their songs. It rains. Winter was so mild and anticlimactic, but still, I’m…
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In which I reflect on the prospect of moving
It’s been sunny, mild, and warm around here. Today, it reached 67 F. Tomorrow, we’re expecting a blizzard. Honey Badger came home early from work today, and we took advantage of the beautiful weather and went on a walk together as a family. Those walks don’t happen as often as I’d like, and we don’t…
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In which winter returns (kind of)
This week, I began to question my confident assertion that we were experiencing a false spring, and that winter would soon shuffle back in. We were still experiencing warm weather, with the lows averaging higher temps, and generally having warm, mild days. With it just being March, I started to doubt if winter really would…
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In which I take up running
I’ve really been reflecting a lot on how over the last few years, from when I got married to when I had Little Lion, I’ve been losing pieces of myself. I had only recently started settling into who I was as a person in my early twenties. I got married at 25 and life kind…
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In which we enjoy the spring of deception
It used to be silent outside, except for the sounds of vehicles passing by. Now, when I open my windows, I hear geese honking on the lake. When I walk through the park, there’s a multitude of birds singing and flitting from tree to tree. The sky is clear, blue, and there’s hardly a cloud…
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In which all the snow melts
Just last week, we faced temperatures -16̊ F and below. Bitterly cold and frigid, the one week of this winter that we had snow. This week, temperatures soared above 64̊ F and all the snow melted. Suffice to say, this winter has really made me dislike the Midwest. But I won’t lie, these warmer days…
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In which we enjoy unseasonably warm weather
I previously remarked on the great fun I had finally walking out on the lake after years of wishing to do so. Now that I’ve done it once, it seems like such a simple thing. Like, what was I even scared of? The ice is so incredibly thick and solid, but from my view, I…
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In which I walk on the lake
I did it! After years of missing my shot, I finally went out on the lake. Today, it is beautifully sunny with clear skies, and the temperatures are mild. Without the wind chill, it would be pleasant to go out in just a sweater. The ice was surprisingly thick, six inches by my estimation, and…
Little Home on Shadow Lake 