Snow's gone but it's still chilly. Had a hard frost last night. Definitely going to be logging a colder than normal November here unless things dramatically warm up (and that's not what I'm seeing in the forecast).
I've kind of laid off writing until I'm more in the mood. Just can't keep a story going even when I have a solid idea. Got lots in my OneNote notebook for future use and I'm doing some other creative work on things like fleshing out the fantasy world I used in Night of the Wind, but actual stories seem to be difficult for me right now.
Anyhow, just relaxing with a morning tea (Duke of Earl, it's another variant blend of Earl Grey with vanilla)
Howdy, folks. How's life? Just popping by for a quick visit. Not much doing these days. Winter is here, though it's a bit warmer than it was at this time a week ago so we might lose a lot of the snow. No writing happening. Nothing's really clicking and time isn't on my side in any case. That will likely change at some point.
Currently sipping an orange pekoe leavened with lime juice (just squeeze in a wedge).
Evening, all. Winter is not coming. It's here. At least where I am. Had to shovel for the first time on Friday, lost a lot of the snow on the weekend due to warmer weather, now we're getting it all back again. Supposed to stay just below 0 for a few days, too.
Something hot and tea-like is going in my mug, but I need to get some exercise first. I've been very on and off with my exercise routine recently, due to both physical and psychological reasons.
So are Miss Molly and Scamp related? Inquiring minds want to know.
Time for some green tea. It's already dark here. That lost hour makes a big difference. OTOH, it's brighter in the morning now and that's where I'd rather have the light in any case.
Anyone else got jet/time change lag today? Though I changed clocks before bed last night, which helps, I still woke up too early and then dozed off again, which generally is not good for me.
I'm putting on the kettle. Anyone else for tea?
I'm at a real standstill writing wise. Lots of ideas that sound good in my head but I just can't seem to put them down in a way that sounds as good as the idea did in my head. So, if I'm a bit quiet on the publishing front for a while (applies to all the writing sites I frequent), don't worry. I am trying, just not sticking the landing as they say.
Ginger ale and apple juice, eh? Maybe you need to be sick to enjoy it but I'll give it a whirl. Sounds interesting, at least.
Of course. Sara would never forgive me if I didn't. I think we're out of marshmallows, though.EchYOVHd41ieQE9T
Hi all. Get well soon, Sara.
Survived a 1 1/2 day management team meeting. Now I can get some work done the rest of this week. Putting the kettle on and getting out some green tea.
Healing vibes to all the sick and maybe sick. Got my flu shot yesterday so hopefully I dodge at least that bullet. I've got enough chronic health issues now without dealing with acute ones, too. OTOH, I got a rare summer cold this year which is unusual for me so maybe there's a bad season coming. I mean, it could have been my old hay fever, which has kind of faded in recent years, running rampant but it sure felt like a cold. I can usually tell the difference.
An herbal tea will go nicely before bed. G'night all.
God, I hate that stuffed with cotton feeling. Mercifully, my post-cold sinus trouble didn't last long this Fall. But there's still a whole Winter ahead of me.
Larry, good luck with the story. I just abandoned one (as in, deleted it and then emptied the trash to make sure it was gone). Was uncomfortable with some of the content and it was starting to drag. Sometimes stories lose their way, I guess.
Green tea and brownies sounds good. Library sounds like a good idea. I haven't been to one in a while. Good intentions, not much time.
Banana bread WITH nuts will be nice with my afternoon green tea. Thanks, Sara.
So, my new team member accepted our offer. So I'm now heading a team of five (self included). Yay! Of course, by this time next year I'll probably be hiring again. The company, and it's IT needs, just keep growing that fast.
Survived the weekend. Weather was beautiful so got things more or less cleaned up and packed away for winter. Just waiting to see if my leaves come down before the snow does now.
Tea, Earl Grey, Hot.
Weekend chores are done and it's actually quite toasty here today. Unsweet iced tea with a wedge or two of lemon is in order.
That sounds like a fun Saturday, Sara. I was out in the yard. Cut the grass, did the last fertilize, killed my lawn mower. Yeah, hit a rock I didn't see and it wouldn't start after that. I'm hoping that was the last cut for 2019 so I'll just wait until Spring to fix it. It already needed a new blade and an oil change anyhow.
Today I may clean the garage. We shall see. Weather looks decent but I'm a bit stiff from yesterday.
* pours a tea and stretches out on the couch *
At least she's got a nice Mom to help out. 
