It’s snowing today. Or raining. Not sure which one, really. Still, it’s thinking weather out there. And this is what I’m thinking today.
I’m gonna start a blog . . . .
That’s how this whole thing began on 25 February 2007, so Happy Anniversary, and thanks for reading.
It’s funny, because as far as the weather goes, it’s pretty much the same as it was on this day last year. I think it might be raining tonight, then snowing. And that snowfall will most likely send us over the 80 inch mark for the winter.
Been a lovely winter here. We seem to be breaking weather records left & right. It’s either snowing furiously or the windchill is -25. But our 80+ inches of snow pales in comparison to the 109.8 inches they got in ’85-’86. Um, 1885-1886, that is.
On 21 Feb, Jim Stingl, a columnist for The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, had this humorous take on that Wisconsin winter, and the current one:
“Plentiful snow back then was known as excellent sleighing weather. ‘Mrs. George Lord’s sleigh ride party comprising about 20 couples went to the insane asylum Monday evening and, notwithstanding the intensely cold weather, report a very pleasant time,’ The Milwaukee Journal reported.
We’re all going to be sleighing over to the insane asylum if this winter doesn’t let up soon.”
Indeed. But there is light at the end of the tunnel: spring training games kick off this week.
Made for Eternity 
Are you kidding me, Kate? “Light at the end of the tunnel”? More like dark at the beginning of the tunnel. Man, I wish we got that much snow this winter. We have like 21 inches this winter. I would be a happy camper if we had that much snow, and you’re COMPLAINING?!?!?!?!? What! Be thankful for the blessings the Lord has lavished upon thee, young lady!
What “Happy Anniversary” The 25th was Grandma’s and my 57th anniversary of our first date. It is no secret that you figure in that historic date. Love ya my precious Katrina Van Ost.