Monthly Archives: November 2014

Cold Wind to Valhalla

Posted on November 29, 2014 by jeroljohnson

For the third time this week I have shoveled the driveway, clearing out tiny dry pellets of snow that somehow want to bind and cling despite their lack of moisture. It’s starting to take it’s toll that no amount of … Continue reading →

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We Come From the Land of the Ice and Snow

Posted on November 25, 2014 by jeroljohnson

It’s snowing right now, a fine light powder that is steady and unrelenting. I plowed a path along the driveway to push the garbage can to the curb. It filled back in within an hour. The weather services have been … Continue reading →

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Staggering Across the Goal Line

Posted on November 23, 2014 by jeroljohnson

On Friday we drove to Bismarck for one last assault on cleaning out my mother-in-law’s apartment. She’s now in assisted living, six blocks away from her old place. It’s reassuring to see her there, getting the care and attention she … Continue reading →

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The Road Goes Ever On

Posted on November 20, 2014 by jeroljohnson

This week I put a pair of running shoes on. I haven’t been able to do that since the accident. The left foot has been swollen to at least a couple sizes bigger and all I’ve worn is oversize sandals … Continue reading →

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Foggy Mental Breakdown

Posted on November 19, 2014 by jeroljohnson

I’m feeling a little groggy today. I had a severe bout of insomnia last night and I don’t think I got a wink until at least four am. My mind just kept racing but it wasn’t behaving in a coherent … Continue reading →

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When Dinosaurs Walked the Earth

Posted on November 17, 2014 by jeroljohnson

Found this great photo in an article about Jimmy Page’s new autobiography/photo collection. I still don’t know if I’ll get this book, it’s about fifty bucks and funds are tight right now. They always are this time of year. Now … Continue reading →

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Caturday is for Sleeping In

Posted on November 15, 2014 by jeroljohnson

This morning the actual temperature is zero with a “feels like” reading of minus fifteen. One of the young cats pleaded to go out. Carjo indulged the idiot and then let him right back in again. Arya is watching sparrows … Continue reading →

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Gets a Little Cold on the Foot Pads

Posted on November 14, 2014 by jeroljohnson

This is Sansa taking some baby steps outside. The three cats most accustomed to going outside are still a bit frustrated by the appearance of January weather in mid-November. They see the sun is shining and hey, it must be … Continue reading →

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Armistice Day, Belated

Posted on November 13, 2014 by jeroljohnson

This is a photo of my maternal grandfather, posing in his WWI uniform, next to my uncle who was home on leave from the Navy. I am not sure of the date of this photo, just that it was sometime … Continue reading →

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A Light Dusting

Posted on November 11, 2014 by jeroljohnson

This is the view from the back of the house this morning. We’re supposed to get a couple inches of fluff today and I can live with that. A good portion of America is getting caught up in this arctic … Continue reading →

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