Author Archives: A Dreamer

OK Universe, you win.

Posted on February 9, 2016 by A Dreamer

In a naive or just plainly stupid move, I had great hopes about securing a position within my federal or county government.  Not a senior executive in charge of everything position – just a public sector position.  And I have given up. I’m not … Continue reading →

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It’s Superb Owl Day!

Posted on February 7, 2016 by A Dreamer

My Tivo is already working overtime with the Kitten Bowl, Puppy Bowl, and some quarterback dance off happening later. Most importantly, it’s the day where I can eat an entire batch of cheesy ranch bacon dip without guilt.* I have a lot … Continue reading →

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Am I the only one that thinks caucusing is a terrible idea?

Posted on January 31, 2016 by A Dreamer

Lord knows the media is excited about it, but I keep looking at the process and thinking, “Oh hell no.” I’m in Virginia – we have plain old primaries.  Regular polling place, regular voting hours, absentee ballots available and in-person absentee … Continue reading →

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What is the opposite of cabin fever?

Posted on January 25, 2016 by A Dreamer

  Whatever it is, I’m pretty sure I have it and I am thoroughly enjoying it.  It’s so nice to not have to go outside and shovel and I am happy to not go anywhere. Maybe if I’d not been … Continue reading →

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I have to tell you about my boots…

Posted on January 24, 2016 by A Dreamer

The last pair of Timberland’s I had lasted me 8 years.  Then I couldn’t find the style again last year when I needed to replace them (other than a custom order) – so I got a pair of Steve Madden’s … Continue reading →

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It Finally Stopped.

Posted on January 24, 2016 by A Dreamer

Around 11:30 last night, the snow finally stopped.  All in all, I’d say we got in the neighborhood of 30 inches. Between my brother and myself, we were out there 13 times over the course of 35 hours.  Thank god … Continue reading →

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Oh please, make it stop.

Posted on January 23, 2016 by A Dreamer

We’ve gotten at least 2 feet of snow.  It started yesterday around 12:45.  It hasn’t stopped since.  IT WON’T STOP SNOWING. This is what the dog sees when he goes outside: And that was a few hours ago.  It’s at … Continue reading →

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And now, we wait…

Posted on January 21, 2016 by A Dreamer

And hope that the storm takes a hard turn south.  (Sorry Richmond.)  We’ve gone from talking about “maybe a blizzard” to blizzard watch to blizzard warning.  They’re currently saying 33 hours of continuous snow starting around 5 tomorrow.  Oh joy. We have … Continue reading →

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An inch of snow and a mess…

Posted on January 21, 2016 by A Dreamer

Seems VDOT didn’t  pretreat the roads today.  (VDOT says it is because the treatment would freeze.  Others say it wasn’t cold enough for that to happen.) So, traffic was just enough to melt the snow, but not to keep it … Continue reading →

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We really can’t function with snow here…

Posted on January 20, 2016 by A Dreamer

We’re getting some snow tonight – a warmup for the weekend I guess.  Not expecting more than an inch.  There might be a half inch out there now.  Got this from the county police: 28 crashes. Oh wait, an update! Make … Continue reading →

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