made it downtown to the hair appointment. saw people out with skis, babies, guitars, coffees, dogs, eating under awnings outside, smiling, calm, and happy, and chatting, and skittering along through all of the weather. what’s more snow and freezing rain when you’ve already had 40 inches or so this month? life goes on. and now i like to imagine that my hair will look stunning as i listen to my’ extreme winter rock mix ‘on my iPod, and shovel my driveway, yet again. we are a hearty lot.
The poetry of the earth is never dead.
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image credit: jahna vashti
I didn't have my glasses on.... 
Really enjoyed how you turned the simple moments from your day into poetry. I could hear the animal musicians playing to you while you rocked it in your hairdo.
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thank you diahann )
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The poetry of the earth nor the beauty of your hair I imagine. Tis lovely you’ve achieved the outside. As I lay languid on the sofa watching Pans Labyrinth draining my phone to the very last drop. So happy your having a lovely day ,
Sincerely
Benjamin
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ah, benjamin. i loved that movie and here’s hoping that both you and your phone had a chance to relax and recharge. yes, a good day ) b
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Terrific imaginary or people and creatures alike electing to live life in spite of the temperature. You’ve painted a wonderful image with the strokes of your fingers and I’ve always loved the dancing bears with forest creatures.
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thank you so much, sheri and i’ve always loved the creatures of the forest myself )
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One’s life cannot come to a standstill because of the snow. You go girl 🙂
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you are so right colline and thanks )
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I like this picture, but I bet I’d like your even more.
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thanks, kerby )
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I meant your hair. Oops!
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hahaha, no worries )
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Rock on and kudos for staying positive! 🙂
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thanks andy, i do my best )
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When you shovel that snow? Don’t wear a hat!
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oh, no way i was going to wear a hat for this event, after all i went through for my hair ) besides, the freezing snain was great for it!
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Only the strong survive. The rest move to Florida.
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so true, kate, so true.
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I love it, simple and real. Almost everyone’s day looks like this-ish and they don’t see it as poetry… if only…
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thank you so much, climbing )
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I like that, makes me feel skinny :)…
❤ climbing 🙂
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always happy to make someone feel skinny )
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You have peaked my interest with the guitar spotting, Beth. Playing outside? Or just carrying in a case? I hope the extreme weather rock mix helped the driveway get cleared quickly. ‘Oh, we’re halfway there, oh, oh, shoveling with some flair …” (Kudos and apologies to Jon Bon Jovi, of course.)
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sitting and playing outside while people sat under the awning, enjoying some hot food. yes, the music certainly helped the shoveling as well ) hey, jbj is practically your neighbor, so i’m sure he’d be understanding…
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Always good to have stunning hair, but especially for snow shovelling 🙂
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mike – there is no finer reason.
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It’s good to be hearty:) When we live through tough winters we feel as if we have accomplished something…LOL
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you are so right, hit and run )
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Wonderful quote from Emerson, Beth. Here in the UK it is raining and dismal: we are keeping our spirits up. Nothing like a log burner, is there?
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kate – nothing quite like it, indeed.
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You are absolutely hardier than we hapless Southerners.
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think it’s a no choice situation, andra ) we do what we can –
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Beautiful “day in the life” synopsis. I love the whimsy of the artwork. Looks like a band I’d enjoy hearing ;-).
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yes, i agree about the whimsy and the band )
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Rain,hail,snow,blizzards, you are lovely with any weather my sweet, xx
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thanks, jen )
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You are welcome, coz it’s true 🙂 x
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Wow, in the midst of the snow and cold temperatures, you found a way to make it almost fun. Sitting here in Taiwan where we don’t get snow, I feel almost guilty as I sit her smiling at the woodland creatures. 🙂
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thanks, deborah. no need to feel guilt, just warm )
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I’m warm today, and when it does get cold(er) here, I have my space heater. No central heat here to speak of. 🙂 I do miss winter for brief moments. LOL
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and then, i’ll bet you get over it quickly )
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True. Plus, I know that winter of 2015, I’ll get to live the dream, and then I’m sure I’ll get over it real quickly, but I will try to remember this post, and smile. And hope I can enjoy the view from inside. 😉
I don’t know if you know this, but I’m actually from Michigan, and I have a son and his wife, and a sister and her family living in AA. Small world. 🙂
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well, it is indeed a very small world and happy you’ll have the chance to live the michigan winter dream once more )
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Love your happy outlook, I don’t have to deal with snow but I can imagine those who do are pretty much fed up with it, you’ve been able to embrace it, love that! I’ll bet your hair does look stunning, enjoy your winter mix!! 🙂
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thanks, and i think it did, for about 5 minutes )
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Haha! Oh my gosh, I love that painting! Makes me want to be a woodland creature.
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and i am shocked you have not yet had a woodland creature involved in any of your adventures – i’m sure it’s only a matter of time.
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Oh my gosh, right?! I think I just remembered that I dreamt about a fox last night, actually. Hmmm…
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i rest my case )
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I KNEW WE were destined to be friends!
Never let anything stand in the way of a hair appt. even if it’s just a trim.
no mam.
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absolutely, and i’m glad we have that understanding. )
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Sweet!
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thanks, david )
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a hearty lot, indeed. living in places where winter is really winter just builds character, I believe. 🙂
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i agree, nancy )
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love, love, love!
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thanks3 )
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Fun post with the best imagery in your simple but detailed day! I hope that you got to feel pampered and relaxed, along with energized by all the people out and about! This illustration and quote were really apropos! Too bad you had to shovel! You should let us in on your extreme winter rock tunes! Hugs, Robin
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happy you liked it robin, it was a fun day )
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Making life jolly is always so much fun Beth
and I like your style, by the way hand me a
shovel and I will happily clear your path 🙂
For a treat of course 😉 Hey just a biscuit and a hot mug of coffee 🙂
Andro xxxx
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happily )
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what a winter for sure. Feels like we’re getting beaten up repeatedly. But on the upside, your hair looks great 😀
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