Tag Archives: Earworm of the day

One Way or Another

Posted on February 1, 2026 by daeja's view

Only one month into the year and January has taken some of the best of us. Those who made us laugh (and we sure could use more of that these days), those who expanded our horizons with music and mindset, … Continue reading →

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Summing Up Twenty-Five

Posted on December 29, 2025 by daeja's view

It was a chilly 6°F with a significant covering of snow this morning when I very briefly took the dog out. Now propped up in bed, wearing an old tie-dye sweatshirt from a local store that no longer exists, with … Continue reading →

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Sploot

Posted on April 23, 2025 by daeja's view

There appeared to be a dead squirrel on the back deck yesterday afternoon. It was sprawled flat out, looking rather like a small, worn out old rug; on closer observation it resembled a flying superhero, sans cape. Upon approaching further … Continue reading →

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Waiting for the Sun

Posted on April 10, 2024 by daeja's view

So many of us get excited by celestial phenomena, and I’m mostly on that train, having repeatedly found myself shivering in my nightgown while standing on a back deck covered in snow – at 2:30 am in sub-freezing temps – … Continue reading →

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Close to Over

Posted on August 15, 2023 by daeja's view

In a few more weeks the school busses will be back on the roads again. Meanwhile, the kids are buzzing with anticipation as they await the news of who their teachers will be this year. It feels almost surreal how … Continue reading →

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The Heat is On

Posted on July 6, 2023 by daeja's view

It’s really the humidity that can get to you more than the temperature. Just in case that clammy, uncomfortable feeling isn’t enough, the frizzy hair barometer is letting me know it’s in the upper ranges. A quick check confirms it’s … Continue reading →

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