Man plans and God laughs. Well, indeed. I may not speak Yiddish, but I agree with this sentiment 100%.
This was my left over To Do list for the week.
Unfortunately for my lawn mowing goal, this was my morning view. I asked "Alexa" twice last night about the weather and each time she replied that there would be snow showers during the night. Since she often lies is mistaken about the rain, I figured that she was equally wrong about the snow; it's difficult to predict in this area due to convergence zones, blah, blah, blah.
It may not look like much, but according to my local Facebook friends, the roads were terrifically icy and there were many accidents and school bus issues. In the meantime, I was relaxing over coffee and my morning word games. Retirement, ahhh!
I've been nonchalantly telling everyone that I leave for New York in a few weeks. Then I glanced at the calendar and realized that I FLY OUT A WEEK FROM TOMORROW. It sent me scrambling to check the NY weather for March 4th (41 and 16) and to buy my Metro North ticket. Am I motivated to organize my packing yet? Not quite, but soon. Winter trips are so much more complex than the spring/summer ones thus I'm prone to procrastination at the moment...
Since seasoned travelers (like me) know to wear any heavy gear onto the plane, I'll be in a long-sleeved shirt, as well as a hooded sweatshirt, then covered with this blue puffy coat. I'll look like I'm ready to summit Mount Rainier!
Here is a gratuitous cat picture of the gorgeous Carol sunning herself. I've been heartsick and fearful about the state of the world and the nation today; cat therapy and the sun help a tiny bit. Sigh.
Lacey thinks that Carol looks a little hefty, but she is no cat to meow.
Posted by: AC | February 24, 2022 at 06:14 PM
Carol is lovely! My GAWD I adore cats.
I'm excited that your trip to NY is SOON! Yep, could be dicey with weather this time of year. Spring is a while off, and especially on the east coast. I suspect it actually comes earlier here, even though it tends to mean lots of rain. We had a dusting of snow this morning, but I swear it lasted only MINUTES. It was beautiful the rest of the day!
And I have been so DOWN with this Ukraine crap. So damned much horrible news lately. I cannot understand, nor will I forgive those who are cheering Putin. What monsters.
Posted by: Tonya Watkins | February 25, 2022 at 12:27 AM
Cat therapy and sunshine are a perfect remedy to current events. I have neither so I'll enjoy yours from afar. What a week, eh?
Posted by: Ally Bean | February 25, 2022 at 05:06 AM
Heartsick and fearful - me too. Can hardly stand to watch the news lately. Comments from various Republicans (T**** and Pompeo to name but two) speaking adoringly of Putin and how brilliant/shrewd he is make me want to throw up.
Posted by: Kathy | February 25, 2022 at 05:07 AM
Big believer in that statement about tickling God. Main reason I usually have a plan B lurking.
Sadly one would think with Russia invading Ukraine, we would be united against the USSR but no--again we are divided. Not surprised, we couldn't agree on warding off a killer disease. Sigh.
Posted by: Arkansas Patti | February 25, 2022 at 05:57 AM
The global situation does look pretty bad today, although today was the first vaguely spring-like day this year in London (dry, sunny, not too cold).
Posted by: Luftmentsch | February 25, 2022 at 06:39 AM
with current events unfolding I would be happy to be a cat in the sun without a care in the world.
Posted by: Deb | February 25, 2022 at 08:03 AM
I woke up to 2 inches of that white stuff. But I'm not doing anything about it for our forecasted highs next week will be near 60 degrees all week long.
Posted by: Ed | February 25, 2022 at 08:13 AM
It's snowing gangbusters here right now. 12 inches are predicted. The Northeast is known for this kind of weather. Unpredictability is a given. Packing for NY might require a mix of cold and milder weather clothing. I pack light too. Unfortunately, I buy to supplement and my return trip is not as light. Carol found a nice spot in the sun. She likes to pose for the camera. VP is vile. Watching this play out is horrific. The world needs to stand with Ukraine.
Posted by: Susan | February 25, 2022 at 08:35 AM
When you want to make god laugh, tell him your plans. So true it seems and still I persist. Madness.
Posted by: Pixie | February 25, 2022 at 10:39 AM
Hilarious about our "matching" titles yesterday. I got that saying from my Jewish buddies who grew up speaking Yiddish with their families. They are mensches! (Another word I learned from them.)
Posted by: kayak woman | February 25, 2022 at 03:14 PM
OH, its cold here in Northern MN too. last night was just 25 below and we got up to 17 today. Supposed to be 30 tomorrow so i went out and shoveled off my deck to hopefully melt the last of the snow and the berm of ice off it this weekend. We probably have about 3-4 feet of snow on the ground and then we have the big drifts and even bigger snow plow piles the kids love to play on.
I am so very sad about Russia invading Ukraine. I pray so hard for them. I hate to even watch any news right now.
Carol looks so cozy in the sunshine.
I made a crock pot of Pasta Fagioli soup for the weekend. Its from Olive Garden. Mmm!
Posted by: Wendy | February 25, 2022 at 03:56 PM
Honestly, I want to see you out there mowing the snow. I'm waiting for my drive and sidewalk to melt again. I threw some ice melt out for my porch steps but wasn't able to go roll around in the snow to get the whole sidewalk. That which has melted looks dangerous.
Stay warm, cuddle the cats. Find those rogue sunbeams and share them with the fur babies.
Posted by: Zazzy | February 25, 2022 at 05:00 PM
Carol looks beautiful in the sunshine. I'm with you on the state of the world. Heartsick, helpless. I'm trying not to watch much news, but must check every day, and it's disheartening to say the least.
Posted by: StoicWannabe | March 01, 2022 at 04:59 PM