Monthly Archives: December 2013

Winter Tightens Its Grasp Again

Posted on December 28, 2013 by jeroljohnson

We had nice weather through Christmas but yesterday was the last good day. It’s snowing and blowing right now with the temperature hovering around zero. By tonight that temperature will be in the minus twenties. A good weekend to spend … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas Baby

Posted on December 20, 2013 by jeroljohnson

This may be my last post until after the holidays. We’ve got in-laws coming tomorrow and we’re getting the house in what my Germanic wife considers a Germanic state of cleanliness. And once they’re here my sole presence on the … Continue reading →

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Everybody Come On Home

Posted on December 18, 2013 by jeroljohnson

The in-laws will be making their annual visit in a few days. Over at my cousin’s house, there will be such a massive influx of family that some will end up staying at one of the man camps. I just … Continue reading →

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But Maybe Everything That Dies, Someday Comes Back

Posted on December 17, 2013 by jeroljohnson

Here’s The Band with their cover of Springsteen’s classic “Atlantic City”. I love this song, in all its versions. Bruce has done it a dozen different ways and The Band takes it in yet another. In another life, at an … Continue reading →

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Requiem for a Heavyweight (Piece of Furniture)

Posted on December 16, 2013 by jeroljohnson

At some point in the 80s my parents abandoned the console TV (or it abandoned them) and decided to put in one of those newfangled entertainment centers. Rather than get a flimsy one from the local furniture stores, they commissioned … Continue reading →

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The Dog Who Thinks He’s A Cat

Posted on December 15, 2013 by jeroljohnson

That’s right, this is our dog enjoying a serving of catnip with his favorite kitten. I tell him there is no situation that catnip won’t make worse and no sitatuation it will fix. Pippin just says he’ll be down on … Continue reading →

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Out of the Blue

Posted on December 13, 2013 by jeroljohnson

It is quite certain that we are going to have a White Christmas (news alert, 5 below and it’s snowing again) but it is now also certain that we won’t have a blue one. There’s this money issue that has … Continue reading →

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Cats Gone Wild

Posted on December 12, 2013 by jeroljohnson

We have a feral cat problem. Now we know there are some in this small town but given the amount of pet cats that are allowed to run outside (and our two females are out on the deck right now), … Continue reading →

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On Traffic, Likes, and Stats

Posted on December 10, 2013 by jeroljohnson

When I first began blogging it was on Live Journal and I had not idea who was paying attention, other than a couple friends that would post responses. When I moved to Word Press and upgraded I noticed I could … Continue reading →

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How I Spent My Winter Morning…

Posted on December 10, 2013 by jeroljohnson

…and it’s probable I’ll spend many more the same way. Last night we were on the edge of a blizzard that nailed a significant portion of the state. This morning I let the dog out and I noticed at least … Continue reading →

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