Snow, sleet, a bit of ice – I’m not sure how much snow fell but it looks to be about an inch and a half. We’re staying away from it for a while because we have no idea how slippery it is out there. It’s already above freezing and the temp should reach 40, so we might wait for Mother Nature to melt some of this mess.
It’s not really a pretty snow. It’s a messy snow.
May this be the last. The next 10 days shows snow showers off and on, but no measurable snow. Though we certainly have been surprised in the past by snow in late March and early April. Who knows?
My old friend Tom Sizemore died yesterday, surrounded by his family. Much too young. I’m very sad.
Rest in Peace, Tom.
Too much worry and loss lately. Too much.
I don’t have a whole lot more to say today. I’ll leave you with this little photo of Katie. When my friend Stacy gave her to me, she was wearing a wig. Wigs aren’t my favorite choice for a Blythe doll, but then again, you can play with different looks. I recently bought an inexpensive $20 wig for her and it arrived yesterday. My instincts were right about this choice:
I love these little curls! (She’s not sad, by the way, she just doesn’t like posing for pictures.)
Beautiful Katie.
Stay safe.
Happy Saturday.
jeanie says
I love Katie’s hair. Cute as a button and it’s a perfect style for you. I’m sorry about Tom Sizemore.
We got about four inches last night. I hope that’s it. It’s supposed to be high 40s today so I’m not worrying about shoveling. Unless my plow guys get here before it melts! I hope you can enjoy the weekend, lay low. You’ve had a lot on your heart of late.
Claudia says
Thank you, Jeanie.
Stay safe and warm.
Brendab says
Sorry about your friend. I liked him
Also. When we lived in the mountains, and my husband was over the dams etc. civil engineer, we owned the Hallmark store also..I got sick sick of snow from October to April. Sorry but had to go to business every day no matter what. Glad to see the snow gone and the store …hope you have a good good day today reading and puzzles.
Claudia says
Thank you, Brenda.
Stay safe.
Petra says
Claudia, I don’t offhand remember Katie’s original look — can you put that in, so we can compare styles?
Elaine in Toronto says
Petra, you’ll find a picture of Katie with longer hair in Claudia’s blog of January 17, 2023. She is wearing the same little black dress. Every girl should have one. Hugs, Elaine
Petra says
Thanks, Elaine. I’ll look it up.
Claudia says
Just wrote a post and included a picture of her, Petra.
Stay safe.
Donnamae says
I am sorry to hear about Tom Sizemore. I especially remember him from Saving Private Ryan…he was perfect in that role I thought.
I think Katie looks adorable with those curls. It is always curious how a change of hairstyle can change how one is perceived. I think that applies equally to Blythe dolls and humans…lol.
I hope your day goes well and your snow melts on its own! ;)
Claudia says
Snow hasn’t melted yet, but it’s slushy. Hopefully, today’s even warmer temps will take care of it.
Stay safe, Donnamae.
kathy in iowa says
very sad news about tom sizemore. condolences to and prayers for his family and friends, including you.
on a cheerier note, glad if the sun and temperatures today help you skip out on shoveling snow and avoid being on ice.
agree that the shorter hair and curls suit katie very well. and your wood floors are beautiful!
hope you, don and everyone everyone else have a nice, easy day today. stay safe. looking forward to the same here.
kathy
Claudia says
Thank you, Kathy.
Stay safe.
Barrie says
I had read about Tom Sizemore and thought of you….so sad, so young. Katie does look like she’s telling you to hurry up and take the picture…love her hair length and curls. Stay warm!
Claudia says
Thank you so much, Barrie.
Stay safe.
Elaine in Toronto says
I had read about your friend Tom passing away, Claudia. It’s always very sad to lose a friend. I’m so sorry. Katie is beautiful with her new hairdo. It really changes her appearance. Hope you and Don have a nice cozy day inside. Let Mother Nature melt the snow. Take gentle care. Hugs, Elaine
Claudia says
Mother Nature began to melt the snow yesterday and we’re hoping for more melt today.
Stay safe.
linda in ky says
dear Claudia/Don — good idea to let Mother Nature work on snow/ice removal — yesterday we had here in my area of Ky, tremendous wind storm — 75 + wind gusts — totally unreal for us to have hurricane kind of wind — so far, 5 deaths reported with tremendous damage to trees, property, etc. with at least 400,000 have no electricity. Mr/me were very lucky, only 2 trees down but no property damage AND have electricity. do stay safe/healthy
kathy in iowa says
sorry you’ve had to deal with that wild wind and especially that lives were lost and you’ve lost two trees. glad you personally had no other property damage or power outage. stay safe!
will be praying for you all.
kathy
Claudia says
I’m so sorry you had to go through this and that you lost two trees, Linda. But I’m so glad you’re safe and warm.
xo
Claudia
Petra says
Claudia… on a shelf with TBR books I discovered the very first Gamadge novel by Louise Penny, from 2005. Thanks to you I knew enough to slip it out of the pile and start on it! She’s very good with language, isn’t she.
Claudia says
She really is!
Enjoy, Petra.
Stay safe.