Author Archives: A Dreamer

It’s a BALMY 26º out there!

Posted on January 21, 2024 by A Dreamer

Given that it was 19º when I left the house to hit the market & Starbucks, those temps are just rocketing up!! My heavy winter coat did it’s job wonderfully this morning. We’ll get up to freezing if we’re lucky today, but … Continue reading →

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Happy Snowy Saturday!

Posted on January 20, 2024 by A Dreamer

We ended up getting about and inch or so of snow on Monday, about 12 hours ahead of the forecast – VDOT got caught up a bit short on that one, then yesterday about 2-3 inches, on schedule at least, … Continue reading →

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Where did the sun go?

Posted on January 13, 2024 by A Dreamer

OK, there was sun when I went out for coffee, and now it has clouded over again.* Dammit! I need some sun to steel myself for potential snow on Tuesday, though I have done what I can to prevent that white nonsense … Continue reading →

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Sunny Sunday!

Posted on January 7, 2024 by A Dreamer

After all the grey and ick and rain, we have one of those sharp, sunny winter days, and the sun is just SO NICE. I am still basking in the glow of the new fully functioning clothes dryer. Four loads of … Continue reading →

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Oh happy day, we have a dryer!

Posted on January 6, 2024 by A Dreamer

Look at how beautiful it is!! And I couldn’t 100% tell from the picture online when I ordered it, but it is a perfect match to the washing machine, yay! It’s certainly something that does not matter at all, but it’s … Continue reading →

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Shiny New Year, Same AWESOME You.

Posted on January 1, 2024 by A Dreamer

It’s a whole gorgeous new year and the fact that you got from this time last year to now is a testament to your awesomeness.  I inadvertently got things off on a good note – popped into Starbucks and they … Continue reading →

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Well, 2023 has been…a year.

Posted on December 31, 2023 by A Dreamer

And if you’re feeling a bit “Oof, that felt like a lot” – you’re not wrong. Covid, wars, climate collapse, the continued rise of fascism in the US and elsewhere, billionaires being twats, the hot mess that is generative AI, … Continue reading →

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Ahhh, Saturday

Posted on December 30, 2023 by A Dreamer

And a 3 day weekend to boot! Had a good sleep in, got my errands done, and I am not leaving the house again today. Was gonna run the car through the wash, but it escaped my mind while I was out, … Continue reading →

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Happy Boxing Day!

Posted on December 26, 2023 by A Dreamer

I am so, SO glad I took today off. Even our little low key Christmas is tiring and the extra day is nice, especially since I did not win the lottery last night and I’ll have to go back to work … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas and/or Happy Monday to you!

Posted on December 25, 2023 by A Dreamer

First, a huge shoutout to everyone working today. Hospitals and firefighters – thank you for being there and I hope no one needs your services. Starbucks – thanks for providing caffeine so I don’t set my kitchen on fire and need the … Continue reading →

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