Tag: cold weather
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Unexpected Surprises
We’ve had a cold spell here in Florida–it got down to the high 70s. People delightedly wore long sleeves and sweaters for a brief moment. We so rarely get to wear cold-weather clothing. In Colorado, our dear grand Beck experienced his first snow of the season–a little different from our cold front. He’s exhilarated by…
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The Anguish Of Adjusting
We’ve had an unusual winter for Central Florida. Typically, we have a week of really cold weather–which would translate to anything below 60 degrees–and a little bit of precipitation. This year, we’ve seen more cold days and rain, which brings a dampness that causes the cold to cut through to your bones. Yes, we are…
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Life Can Be Prickly
We’ve had unseasonably cold weather for Florida. It drops into the low 30’s at night, which for someone raised in the Midwest shouldn’t be a big deal. I’ve lived in hot and humid long enough that it’s a huge deal. Even for those who are visiting who come from cold and snowy climes, this is…
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When Winning Isn’t Everything
One of these days I may grow up and move on. Maybe. There’s something to be said, however, for enjoying something enough that you choose to engage with it–even when you don’t have to. All six of our kids played soccer. We’ve been to a couple of thousand games in our parenting experience. And though…
Tip of My Iceberg 