Monthly Archives: January 2024

Funny What the Weather Will Do

Posted on January 27, 2024 by daeja's view

January is bouncing all over the place in both weather and emotions these days. Views From the Urban Porch have been varied and unpredictable. One day I’m staring at an atmosphere so vibrantly blue that it conjures up tropical skies … Continue reading →

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Gifts From a Bathroom Window

Posted on January 22, 2024 by daeja's view

Every winter my bathroom window provides some wonderful ice art. Although other windows in this house face the same direction, this is the only one that puts on a show. Some mornings – even very cold ones – there is … Continue reading →

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Sock-Worthy

Posted on January 17, 2024 by daeja's view

Well, here is some mindlessly frivolous first-world stuff that I’m pondering this morning while waiting for the washer and dryer to finish their cycles. At what point do you decide that your socks have worn out to the point where … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on a Toe

Posted on January 15, 2024 by daeja's view

It was Snoopy’s fault, and each time it happens I can’t help but think of him. Because of Snoopy, the nail on one of my big toes only grows to a certain length before chipping, always in the same place. … Continue reading →

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First Snow

Posted on January 7, 2024 by daeja's view

January has brought our first real snowstorm. It is so fresh and lovely. The Japanese maple leaves on My Red Tree had never quite let go this past autumn. Now they are heavily laden with fluffy clumps, soon to drop … Continue reading →

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Maybe It’s Fixed

Posted on January 2, 2024 by daeja's view

I clicked on something. Maybe it has fixed all the subscription issues and blocks on this site. I certainly hope so. Again, I’m sorry to everyone who tried to come here, or tried to comment and couldn’t, or found themselves … Continue reading →

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