long time, no see

I had almost forgotten I had this blog. It has been about 2 years since I last posted. There have been so many changes and challenges lately that I find I need the advice and support from a larger community. I truly hope that more people will follow my blog and offer up ideas and information. At the moment I find myself in the position of being a grandparent raising a small child.

In the dark, literally and figuratively

I'm sitting here looking at the icy, snowy covered deck. I had to open the blinds because the power is out. The room is starting to get chilly. I'm glad we bought some wood last night but I have to admit I'm a little concerned. How long do we have to be in the dark and cold before real concern takes over? I remember the ice storm some years back, my power was out almost three days. I wish we had more wood and definitely more candles.

Two weeks in

Well now we are two weeks into the new year. I have to admit they have been productive. I have started (billed) more accounts so far this month than I have in any given month in over 18 months. Since this is the year of the Horse,  I am going to try to ride this pony as long as I can.

Happy New Year everyone. Today has been a day to reflect on last year and look forward to the new year. I don't have any resolutions but I do have an intention. My intention is to let my friends and family know I love them.

The Weather is Cray Cray

I don't mind fall being here, really I don't. But I would hope that the weather would make up its mind. Chilly one day, warm the next, with a sprinkling of intermittent rain. I am constantly under or over dressed. I have never mastered the layering of clothing, so I can never peel off excessive layers effectively. So I guess I will continue to dress inadequately for weather conditions until it kind of settles in to what ever it is going to be.

The Election

Wow, this election is a real nail biter. I don't remember one this close in a long time.

ATM

Why can't some people accept that using an ATM is outside their skill sets? If you can't complete your transaction in 3 minutes or less you should probably go to the drive thru or maybe even inside. A couple of weeks ago I was behind a guy who got so frustrated that he actually pinched the machine.