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    Home » Musings

    Turning Over A New Snowball

    Published by Pam Kessler | 244 words. · About 2 minutes to read this article. - 29 Comments

    You know what? Screw the snow.

    Screw the cold weather.

    Screw the school snow days.

    And better yet, screw the whining about all of the above.

    I'm done whining. No. More. Whining.

    Nothing I can do about it, so I am turning over a new snowball leaf.

    So let's put on our happy faces and take a look at some photos I took in the early fall. Back when it was 80 degrees and there was this thing called grass on the ground.

    Cow in the field at the farm

    You know, green stuff. About 2 inches high. Tickles your toes. Ringing a bell?

    Leaves were just about ready to start falling.

    Beautiful Fall Foliage

    Apples were ripe for the picking.

    Apples on the tree

    Chickens still roamed the earth.

    Chicken checking us out

    OK, so they're not exactly extinct or anything, but what they heck do they do in the wintertime?

    I mean, the snow will melt and summer will get here eventually, right. It happens every year like clockwork. No use complaining about it.

    Oh, wait. There was that year without a summer.

    Yep, back in 1816, summer forgot to make an appearance. Frost and snow continued through August. Ruined the food supply and all that.

    Go ahead, Google it. Google does not lie.

    But, I'm pretty sure that wouldn't happen again. Not 100% sure, but pretty sure.

    What do you think, Bessie?

    Cow giving us the eye

    Side note - I was so excited to be so close to the cow and take this photo until I realized it was peeing. Just standing there peeing. Like it's normal to pee two foot from someone.

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    1. must love junk

      February 17, 2014 at 7:08 pm

      Love this! Glad you made me laugh (and stop whining) about the weather! 😉
      Susan

      Reply
    2. Melinda

      February 16, 2014 at 11:30 am

      Way, way, way too funny.

      Great pics.

      M : )

      Reply
    3. Curtains in My Tree

      February 14, 2014 at 12:22 pm

      I know how you feel. We are all sick and tired of snow & ice and below zero weather.
      I have been under the weather so have enjoyed staying home from work and just looking out the window at all the snow. I have good neighbors who have kept my drive and walk cleared.
      What a great picture of that pretty cow and grass LOL we will see this again

      Reply
    4. Shabby chic Sandy

      February 14, 2014 at 12:25 am

      You are so funny--and I love your cow picture--and especially love the cow was peeing when you took the picture 🙂 I am ready for some pretty spring days!

      Reply
    5. Ida

      February 13, 2014 at 10:24 pm

      What a fun post. I know winter has really hit a lot of people hard. Our snow melted yesterday and temperatures went up but things could change before winter is over. The cow shots were great and those apples were so pretty.

      Reply
    6. Jane

      February 13, 2014 at 9:30 pm

      Great pictures!! Spring and summer will eventually get here….eventually!
      Stay warm!!
      Jane

      Reply
    7. Ocean Breezes and Country Sneezes

      February 13, 2014 at 5:46 pm

      Hahaha, I did the same thing, on a smaller scale! Good to visit!

      Reply
    8. ThrifterSisters

      February 13, 2014 at 5:22 pm

      You've given me hope, Pam 🙂 I will take the days of "Ugh, its so hot outside" to this crap the country is dealing with now. We have had to major snowstorms. In Oregon. NEVER happens. So you would think I would be loving it. Uh, no. Being housebound with my kids and their friends who are constantly whining because they are hungry and bored? No thanks. I will sweat it out in 100 degree weather any day. At least I am able to escape then, huh?

      ~Erica

      Reply
    9. Sherry@Back2Vintage

      February 13, 2014 at 11:43 am

      Perfect timing! I just referenced one of your fall posts! Still love your sense of humor!!!

      Reply
    10. Robin Johnson

      February 13, 2014 at 10:37 am

      I'm sure Bessie is hoping for some warmer weather too!

      Reply
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