Following the snow storm, the sun came out and the temperature plummeted. We were below zero, 10 or 12 below in the morning, from Saturday to today. It got up to 17° this afternoon, so I put on shorts. Just kidding. Not taking off the long underpants yet! The world looks even more pristine and sparkly with the sun shining. I love fresh snow. The forecast, according to Terry, says it will be in the 40s before long and might rain. That will turn the snow all gray and dirty, which will not be so cheerful, even if it is warmer.
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| Sparkly, clean world |
The girls have been cooped up all this time. I ran the snowblower in the run again today but did not feel it was warm enough to open the door. My thumbs were frozen before I finished. Maybe tomorrow. They don’t seem to mind it too much. They continue to lay well—six eggs today!
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| Cooped up |
I was lucky enough to have no meetings or appointments during this deep freeze. I have hunkered down at home and comforted myself with Fortifying Winter Food. Cinnamon rolls, of course.
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| Cinnamon rolls for breakfast |
And pot roast in the slow cooker to fill the house with good buck-up-it’s-not-so-bad pot roast smells all day.
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| Pot roast with potatoes, shallots, and carrots |
A bright, clean, snowy world, baked goods, and braised meat—these
are things I love about winter!
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