We’ve had so much snow so far — and it’s still snowing — that I let Dharma poop on the deck instead of walking her off into the yard. In circumstances like these, she didn’t mind and I didn’t either. 🙂
Shelley’s Seed Cafe may need to expand in size.
There weren’t many patrons to the Seed Cafe yesterday evening, but this morning it’s crazy busy! While there’s plenty of seeds stored for restocking, the employee that replenishes what’s already been devoured isn’t looking forward to working today. 😉
It’s snowing as I write this in the wee hours of the morning — before sleep — so if the snow is impressive tomorrow, I’ll likely post again. Right now, it’s softly falling and we’ve had some accumulation, but what’s most noticeable is that it’s COLD! Frigid even.
I’m happy I don’t live in Minnesota…
I understand protesting for something you feel strongly about. I do! But when self-proclaimed members of Antifa are ordering their followers to “get your f*cking guns” — and saying peaceful protesting is over? That would be my queue to go home and stay safe.
What the Internet was doing while I was waiting for snow:
Dharma wants to remind you — if you’re in the path of this latest snow dump — you should always wear a warm coat and don’t stay outside too long.
Now you know: Jimmy the crow was a raven actor that appeared in over 1000 films including Wizard of OZ.
EnviroHeat did the boiler install here and they’re the only company that can purchase parts for it or is certified to work on it that’s located in our area.
The first time the boiler overheated, they came that afternoon. When the same thing happened again, they ghosted me. It was 4 days before I got a response from my voice messages… and it was by text. Two days in a row they promised to show up and didn’t. So Perry and I watched YouTube videos and consulted ChatGPT and now…
There’s fire in the hole!
Dude SAID he checked the water level, but he couldn’t have because the sight thing has been broken since November.
We filled it with water and bled the lines. Estimating water flow time and the size of the hose, a conservative estimate is that we added around 170 gallons. It only holds 393 gallons, so it’s no surprise that was a big problem. With the snowmageddon that is to hit this weekend, it’s sort of a big deal to have heat. It worked fine… then just before midnight, it got too hot again. ARG!
That’s when Perry noticed the new rope EnviroHeat put on the door wasn’t even in place. Of course, fire getting too much air will cause it to get too hot.
Thanks for NOTHING EnviroHeat! 🤬
Hopefully, we’re now set for what’s coming our way…
We’re as ready as we’re going to get here at the barndo.
Perry’s on vacation before starting his new job late next week; we have full gas cans for the generator in case we need it; and I made a grocery run yesterday for us and the Pesky Neighbors. Ben will be staying in a hotel for 2 nights courtesy of his employer, and Katie works at Dollywood and is staying at the resort over the weekend. Tennessee’s governor declared a state of emergency ahead of the storm, as did North Carolina.
Of course, all this means I’ll be sharing snow photos over the weekend, and in the meantime, check out last night’s view:
My hope…
My hope is that we get all snow and no ice, and that we all stay warm. I also hope that you have milk, eggs, and bread — along with toilet paper and coffee — and all pets are inside for the duration of the bad weather.
Now you know: In the 1950s, full length commercials were banned from US television, but were brought back in 1984 when the FCC rescinded the ban. By 1994, an estimated 91% of all TV stations were airing infomercials.
Perry has more or less been married to Madison in one job or another for the past several years. He was offered a new job that pays more money, but it has significantly more responsibilities too. It should be less hours. The best thing about it is it’s closer to home and not in Madison.
The worst thing about it is that he has training in Florence, KY for 6 weeks. Now that’s a long way from home, you guys — it’s about an hour and 45 minute drive one way, 5 days a week. YOUCH! Being paid mileage and drive time still doesn’t soften that blow. If it were me, I’d get a room for at least 3 nights/week.
Change vs. consistency:
Some changes have been out of his control… like losing more hair — while other things have stayed the same… like not growing any taller. 😉
As an aside, I don’t even remember taking the photo above. Revisiting it now, it looks like the dude in the hat isn’t thrilled that Perry is reaching around him for some kind of bro-hug. Heck, Perry wanted to be friends with everyone back then.
Tomorrow starts one week of R & R (aka cleaning the garage).
After a week long hiatus, his new adventure will begin. Working a job until you’re old doesn’t change — outside of hitting the lottery or getting sick/dying — but for Perry, the scenery and distance from home is about to transform.
Here’s wishing him all the best!!
Now you know: The main reason scientists oppose relocating polar bears to Antarctica is that they’d eat too many emperor penguins.
I saw a meme that perfectly describes me. The person sharing it commented something about it pertaining to the people you should be afraid of.
It said: “Women can’t watch a movie where a dog dies, but they will watch a serial killer documentary where 27 people are murdered to relax at night.”
Have you ever seen a meme and thought, “that right there is ME!”?
What do color trends say about people in general?
Mother Nature hasn’t changed her favorite colors since the beginning of time.
Humans, on the other hand, sure have. It’s evidenced in color trends chosen throughout decades for interior and exterior paint choices. We’ve gone from vibrant to washed out.
Experts say the shift is because neutrals promote psychological calm, clarity, and focus by minimizing visual noise. In an era of constant digital overstimulation, washed-out colors feel restful and grounding, countering “chromatic exhaustion.” In uncertain times (economic shifts, rapid change), people lean toward conformity—neutrals don’t stand out.
What the serial killer watching senior living in the rural midwest thinks…
I believe the shift to desaturated colors is because the majority of people don’t want to take risks anymore. I had a deep purple living room at the Seymour house and I loved it. The new owners covered that shit up within the first week of purchase.
Conformity lacks personality, y’all. Where’s the self-expression in muted beiges and barely variated shades of white? It’s absent. The dominance of washed-out paints suggests humans today prioritize stability, calm, and practicality over bold self-expression or optimism.
I would say I’m in for everything before the 70’s — the time before I was born or before I noticed colors at all.
Where do your preferences align on the color trend chart?
Now you know: Only a single Kmart store currently exists in the continental United States. During its peak in the 1980s, almost 2100 stores were operating in the US and Canada. The only Kmart is located in Miami.
