This Weather Is Producing Some Happy People!

 (Set of Snowy Golden Retriever Dog Photo Cards by ammfoto)

      "Flakes are already flying in Western Massachusetts"!...or so the weather reporters are saying...with those silly grins on their faces, and their arms flailing in front of the blue screen. LOL I don't know if they're right or not, because I can't see it. It's still dark outside. ^_^

      Apparently we're in for another big storm though...Storm PAX! The Weather Channel is showing that we're in for snow...ice...rain...and more snow! Maybe up to as much as 12 inches of snow in fact!!! O_O

     Now, if I was a dog...like the one in the header photo...maybe I would be as excited as the weather people!...but I'm not a dog!...so, UGH!!!

 (Rain Clouds Limited Edition Art Print by TheJoyofColor)

       I have to work my brain good on days like this. "Think of the positive, Wug...the positive!!!...The positive?!......Yeah! The positive!!!!" ^_^ And, thankfully, there always is some. Like, for instance, I'll have plenty of time to crochet today! YAY! :-)

       Also, plenty of time to nap...uninterrupted! ^_^

 (Blue Denim Violet "Plait" Pillowcase by taftyli)

     Also...no pressing 'to do' schedule giving me anxiety all day long! :-) It's gonna be 'slow-she-goes'!!! :-)

 (Vintage Silver Turquoise Opal Inlay Turtle Earrings by serendipitytreasure)

     And also...hubby is home from work! ^_^ 

(His & Cursive Hers Rustic Wood Bath Hooks by AldarLane)

     Yes...I said 'home from WORK'! :-) He's finally back to work, as of yesterday!...We had to laugh though, because he went back to work one day...and now he has a day off today! Ha! Ha! And he may have Friday off too, depending on how bad the storm is!...Now, that's the kind of job you want to have, right?!...one where you're working, but you're really not 'at' work!! ^_^

     Anyway!! ^_^ ... besides me talking my hubby's ear off, maybe playing some 'Scrabble', and snacking...not mush else is gonna be going on around here.....Unless the electricity goes off! O_O Then there's gonna be a lot of complaining and crying!! LOL I'll let you know how it went tomorrow. Ha! Ha! Have a good day, Everybody! ♥

Happy Weather People

Weather people are so happy!
So excited about their maps!
Always smiling on the T.V.,
like there's sunshine in their laps.

They're a chitty chatty bunch.
Talking radars and jet streams.
Strangely when the weather turns
their eyes glaze over, and face beams.

I don't know how they are so happy
when there's snow and rain and sleet;
When they do outdoors reporting,
smiling, while with soaking feet!

The places that they go
are where most folks are running from!
Are they brave?, selfless?, crazy?,
 or just really, really dumb?!

I cannot imagine
how they hold their heads up high,
when most folks can't stand their forecasts,
and they make folks want to cry.

They seem so proud and happy;
Fancy ties and great hair-dos!
Disgruntled comments bounce right off,
as do our frequent hiss and boos!!

The conclusion that I've reached
is that they have a 'Happy Gene'.
But, no doubt, they would just say
that they're reporting what they've seen.

Hey! They were not there
when wind and force moved things around!
But they're happy to be able
to now tell us where it's bound!

What A Difference A Day Makes...Red And Gray!

(MisfitJewellery)

     Just for clarification purposes, when I'm talking...in the blog title...about something a day makes a difference in...I'm not talking about the beautiful earring and necklace set in the photo!...Although they were in a beautiful treasury that my friend Cindy curated yesterday, and her treasury did make a difference in my day...

 

 (Red And Gray - Etsy Treasury by Cindy)

      ...because she chose one of my lapel pin flower pins to put in it! ^_^ ...

 (Steel Gray & Red Crochet Flower Pin by Wuglyees)

       It made for a very good thing in my day! :-)

      It probably made for a very good thing in these Etsy shop owner's day too!! :-) ...

 (Black White Red Grey Peacock Feather Groomsmen Boutonniere by parfaitplumes)

 (Red Gray Leather Wrap Bracelet by cardioceras)

 (Raku Ceramic gray and red Buttons by RakuLabFly)

      But what I was really talking about was the weather...Remember the photos I showed you yesterday of our foggy, rainy, snowed in backyard?!...

      Well...our temperatures rose yesterday...to the 60s!!!! O_O ...
 

      We were fogged in for quite a while, and then the fog lifted!...
 

      ...And then the rains poured down, and then...*blink, blink!*...the snow disappeared!!!...
 

      As of yesterday we had about 10 inches of snow on the ground, and this morning?!...
 

      No kidding!!...that's the backyard this morning!!!!...There's only a strip of snow left!!...
 

      So, as I said, what a difference a day makes! :-) ...
 

      I hope that by the week's end I'll be able to say the same thing about the week!!...I already got my date for when my medical tests will be taken...*deep breath*...I'll tell you how things are going as things progress...I'm keeping it positive!
      For right now, continuing on my theme of what a difference a day makes, I have to go and 'wrap-to-ship' some flower pins I sold last night!...I sold five!!!! :-)  It's been quite a few days since that happened!! ^_^
      So...enough about me!...How are YOU?!...How was your day yesterday?!...Was it different today?! ^_^ ... And, by the way, have a good rest of the day...no matter what!! ^_^ Keep it positive! ♥

I Think I Need To...

I think I need to change things up,
flip the script, change direction;
I don't want to lose my love
for that which I have so much affection?

I think I need some brand new eyes,
to see things a different way.
Because the way that I've been seeing
really isn't gonna pay.

I think, because it's me, I need
some creative inspiration.
Some sketches, markers, ball point pens,
and some Disney animation.

I think that this may take some time.
It seems a lot for me to do.
So, maybe I should change my mind.
I'll let you know and get back to you! 

What Do You Do When The Weather Is Scary?!

Thanks to WWLP 22News I was able to see exactly what weather we were getting, where it was coming from, and how long it would be before it got here!...Wait! Did I say 'THANKS' for that?!! O_0 I'm not sure if I really should be thankful for it because it was kinda stressful watching it!!

Seeing all of that red and yellow wasn't bad enough!...Then there were all those 'Watch' and 'Warning' messages, hearing the big thunder claps, seeing all of the pouring rain and pings of hail hitting the window. Not to mention the wind whipping my hummingbird feeder around on the tree branch!..YIKES! Shoulda took that down!!! O_0

I had to find something to do with my poor anxious 'wanna-take-a-Rip Van Winkle' napping self!!!! Something besides sitting and thinking about how this very same kind of weather was what recently produced the tornadoes that hit our area recently!!!

So, let's see.....What to do?!!...You guessed it! ^_^ CROCHET!!! Me and my black and white shawl...yes, now it is officially a shawl!...we have become intimate acquaintances now! It was great to cuddle with when the thunder boomers hit! :-)

It's so soft!!!

Now I just have to figure out how long I actually want to make it! Any suggestions?! When you wear a 'wrap-around' type shawl...assuming you do...how long do you like for it to be?! Do you like it to pass the 'over-your-booty' test? Or do you like it to be just at the waist and more about shoulder coverage?! I'd appreciate your input on this one. I can't think about myself, because all shawls in the world would have to pass the 'over-your-booty' test for me! LOL That is...if I cared about such things!! ^_^

Anyway!...I also did some other things while we were having the 'Scary-Weather' day. I had a little tea break...(Photo courtesy of Christopher Boffoli)

....I ate a little food...Okay, a lotta food! *Teehee* And I even watched a movie 'ABOUT' food called "Julie & Julia"!!! {It was less fattening for sure! :-)} And it had music! Always a good distraction. :-]



So, that's what I did...What do you do on 'Scary Weather' days?! {And by the way, don't forget to enter my hat Giveaway! Only 5 more days!}

Describe The Sky

Evoking awe and bouts of wonder.
Such inspiration, you just want to cry.
With birds high-flying, and winds a blowing,
what words would you use to describe the sky?

Would you say, whether clouds are upon it,
that it blankets a wondrous space?
Or would you be more awed and humbled,
hoping there you would find God's face?

I would say that when standing quiet,
looking up at the sun or moon,
there's a feeling of peaceful oneness
that I hope won't go away too soon.

Evoking bouts of awe and wonder
was probably what it was designed to do;
That is, besides giving off light and weather,
and the most spectacular view!