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When Nature Hits CTRL-ALT-DEL
I’d been cruising along—healthy for twelve consecutive years, dodging bugs like Neo in The Matrix. COVID? Nope. Seasonal sniffles? Pass. I was starting to believe I’d unlocked a secret immunity cheat code. Then last week arrived with the subtlety of a runaway freight train. It started with Vani’s innocent-sounding “I think I feel a cold Continue reading
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The Great Patio Redemption (and the Muddy Aftermath)
You know those long weekends we dream about? The kind where you kick back with a cold drink, soak in some sun, and wonder why we can’t have Mondays off every week? Yeah… mine wasn’t quite that. We had a four-day weekend thanks to Easter Sunday, and I had grand plans. Rest. Recharge. Maybe even Continue reading
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The Great Michigan Car Wash Rush: When 34°F Feels Like Summer
The joys of winter in Michigan. One day, your car is buried under a foot of snow and ice, and the next, a “heat wave” of 34°F (1°C) rolls in, causing an entire population of car owners to emerge from their winter cocoons like confused bears. This morning, I got a firsthand glimpse of this Continue reading
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Frumpy in Michigan: Dressing for Extreme Cold vs. Warm Climates
The last couple of weeks in Michigan have been ridiculously cold. While we were spared heavy snow this time around, the frigid temperatures have made up for it. Let me tell you, it’s been so cold that even my snow shovel seems to shiver when I pick it up! 🥶 Now, I still don’t own Continue reading
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It’s Friday, Michigan! Let’s Wrap Up the Week with Laughs and Hugs
Happy Friday, my fabulous friends! Can you believe we’re already halfway through December here in Michigan? Well, technically it’s not halfway, but the way it feels out there, it might as well be January. Temps have been dancing in the teens and 20s (that’s Fahrenheit, for my Celsius-savvy pals—below freezing, as in “instant popsicle” weather). Continue reading
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Autumn Days in Michigan: Colors, Chores, and Festivities
As October settles in here in Michigan, autumn is at its peak. The streets in our subdivision are lined with trees showing off a brilliant spectrum of reds, yellows, oranges, and the last shades of green, making every drive a scenic experience. Some trees are already bare, carpeting lawns and sidewalks with their fallen leaves, Continue reading
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Equinox: The Perfect Balance Before We Go Full Sweater Mode
Today is September 22, 2024, marking the official switch from summer to fall—the Equinox. It’s one of those rare days where everything feels balanced, both day and night get an equal share of the spotlight before the nights start to steal the show. Now, before we get all poetic about this cosmic balance, let’s be Continue reading
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Saying Goodbye to Winter Blues, Hello to Summer Days!
The mercury is finally rising, and the cold winter grip is loosening on Michigan. As we leave the toothache of winter behind (speaking of toothaches, I’m glad that nagging pain is gone after my much-needed deep dental cleaning – don’t ignore those for too long!), there’s a palpable sense of excitement in the air. Summer Continue reading
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Time to Get the Mower Out (Or Is It?)
The robins are back, the forsythia is putting on a show, and my nemesis – the ever-encroaching lawn – is waking up for another season of battle. Yep, spring is here, and with it comes the age-old question that plagues homeowners everywhere: is all this grass really necessary? I mean, I live in the suburbs. Continue reading
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It’s That Time Again! Clocks Fall Back This Weekend
It’s hard to believe, but daylight saving time in the United States is rapidly coming to an end. This Sunday, November 5th, at 2 AM local time, clocks in most of the US will “fall back” one hour, marking a return to standard time. For those outside the US who aren’t familiar with this odd Continue reading
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