Category Archives: In the neighborhood

Happy Mailbox

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Mary Beth Frezon

I’m sending out daily haiku for the annual World Peace Poetry Postcard Festival and had received two cards followed by a pause. Got a fabulous card Saturday and today hit the jackpot with four more! Continue reading →

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What’s happening?

Posted on February 9, 2023 by Mary Beth Frezon

There’s a lot of this going on because at home, a crew of guys was working furiously to replace this with this. (can I get some extra love for knowing what a plenum (and octopus) is?) Continue reading →

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An Unexpected Va-Kay

Posted on February 6, 2023 by Mary Beth Frezon

We are temporarily visiting Mom because of furnace issues. Harry seems to have found the whole thing exhausting. He explores a little and then sprawls on the floor wherever he is. Deirdre is uncharacteristically hiding although I have her out squished between me and the back of the couch. This too shall pass, one way or another. Continue reading →

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This and That, Past stuff and a cat

Posted on February 5, 2023 by Mary Beth Frezon

Today, while other stuff was going on (major furnace stuff) I did some tidying and got some stuff done. If I could do that much every day it would be productive. After a few days of below freezing temps, it was 30F and above and felt positively balmy. Which is good when your furnace isn’t doing much. Several times today, I took a break by just sitting on the steps. I was plenty warm enough (thank you Merino) and the sun was bright. Alas there was no seed for the birdies. That had been on my to-do list today but… Continue reading →

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One Good Thing

Posted on February 2, 2023 by Mary Beth Frezon

Let’s find one good thing every day.
Show or tell us your one good thing. Continue reading →

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