24 january







it's baaaaaack........

the polor vortex that is

hovering about 0 today and even colder tonight

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i am still loving Downton Abbey

also, although I am somewhat loathe to admit it

I am looking forward to Grey's Anatomy to  start again in February

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I used to love peanut butter and fluff sandwiches 

-some people call it marshmallow creme-

on white bread

it was my nod to all things horrible and i only allowed myself one sandwich every year or so

i can't/won't eat them anymore

 Grey's Anatomy is my "fluff" these days

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it is a new semester in school and for the first time I am in a class with people who are young

younger than my own children

OMG  LOL  IDK how these professors do it every semester

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i am taking a class that is new to the curriculum which is called 

environmental sociology 

i think I am going to enjoy it very much








the white stuff

wide open spaces

Comments

  1. Buttons Thoughts24 January 2014 at 07:09

    Oh I am waiting for Grey's too what a way to leave us hanging in the middle of the wedding kerfuffal:) Marshmallow creme mmmm.
    Polar Vortex yes I have had enough already:) B

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  2. Nancy24 January 2014 at 07:12

    Marshmallow cream on white bread? Lol!

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  3. E.liza"BETH"24 January 2014 at 08:03

    i was shocked to hear that they renewed Meredith & Derek's for 2 years... i was thinking they were getting to the end? what more can they come up with story lines that is? they have played out most??! right??! where did the polar vortex come from? fun how you never hear about certain weather terms a BAM they come out of no where!?!? what? do you think they make them up for fun or for something else to talk about??! ha. ha!! ( :

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  4. Brian Miller24 January 2014 at 08:28

    ugh. she seriously needs to tell bates...that was messed up...ha...seriously i watch it with my wfie, for my wife...lol....we are freezing here too...not supposed to get out of the teens today i dont think...

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  5. Suz24 January 2014 at 08:56

    It is so cold here today too. What's with this winter? Don't be ashamed of what you watch on the screen......I watch Project Runway and The Voice.....so there I beat you
    Can't wait to watch Lizzie Borden on Saturday.......read about her when I was a kid...
    Good luck with the younger ones in class
    peanut butter and marshmallow crème....good heavens...makes my toes curl just thinking about that shock of sugar to my blood
    but I bet its good tasting

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  6. Bagman and Butler24 January 2014 at 08:59

    Don't be guilty of loving Downton Abbey. I do as well. And peanut butter. And pictures that illustrate simplicity. Nice work.

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  7. GingerV24 January 2014 at 09:10

    the class does sound interesting. are you working towards a goal or just keeping your brain at work? in Brasil I took a linguistics course. that was very interesting - I was trying to learn why I wasn't learning Portuguese - I was told by a 'freind' that it was because Americans are lazy..... nope not the right answer.
    gingerv

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  8. Snap24 January 2014 at 09:12

    environmental sociology does sound interesting -- keep us informed. i never did get into peanut butter and fluff -- wonder why? it sounds good and messy. guess i'll stick with peanut butter and jelly (which i had at a rather formal reception recently). I'm behind on Downton Abbey, but up to date with Sherlock -- priorities!

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  9. Tessa~ Here there be musing24 January 2014 at 09:25

    Yes -sigh- That polar vortex is after a lot of us again. And it will hang around, longer this time too.

    "Environmental Sociology"... I look forward to you telling us, what this is about. Oh I suppose, we could look up those words. But it will be more interesting, hearing it from you. Because you will be enjoying it.

    Gentle hugs,
    Tessa~
    (Upper NE of US)

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  10. Brandi24 January 2014 at 09:27

    I need to watch Downton Abbey, I don't know what is taking me so long. My daughter is currently addicted to the fluffernutter. Best of luck with your classes!

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  11. Tessa~ Here there be musing24 January 2014 at 09:29

    Your marshmallow fluff sandwich reminds me of my..... "Interesting" sandwich choice. For now and then... Way back...

    Again white bread, 'cause it seems that was all we were using, way-back-then. Spread with Miracle Whip Mayo... And lots of sliced onion, with salt and pepper. Yishhhhhhhh....

    How my stomach stood it, I don't know!

    Tessa~

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  12. DawnTreader24 January 2014 at 10:36

    Your image does transmit the cold atmosphere :)
    It's cold here too (around -4°C) but only a very thin layer of snow.

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  13. rayfamily24 January 2014 at 11:02

    Lovely photos! Environmental Sociology..sounds like a great course!

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  14. Karen24 January 2014 at 11:39

    That's a beautiful winter scene. Yep, we are once again living in the vortex, I've got my Ugg boots on, and I'm inside! I remember going back to school when I was in my late 40's, everyone was younger than me, even the professors!

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  15. Rose24 January 2014 at 12:25

    The cold is back here, too, though it is supposed to get in the 20's today. Then back to single digits.

    Love that picture.

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  16. Dotti24 January 2014 at 15:13

    A beautiful photo but so cold looking. Yes, I am so done with this polar vortex! My granddaughter has already missed 8 weather days ... and counting. But you're colder than I am so I'll stop whining.

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  17. Margie24 January 2014 at 20:06

    Enjoy your new class. Remember life experience trumps youth.

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  18. ~JarieLyn~24 January 2014 at 20:52

    I love, love, love this photo. It's my favorite for the theme so far.

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  19. Jill Foley24 January 2014 at 21:49

    I'm sure that would be weird to be in a class with others who are younger than your own children! Good luck blending in!!

    We don't have the cold temps, just really high winds...knocked our power out last night.

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  20. Kim24 January 2014 at 22:48

    The snow looks lovely even though it is so stinking cold! I'm impressed by your classes! Enjoy the time even with all those youngsters.

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  21. Pauline25 January 2014 at 12:24

    I am so hot here in Brazil, it's hard to imagine hwo cold it must be in your town. BEautiful image.

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  22. betty-NZ25 January 2014 at 19:18

    Lovely shot! I can't comment on the tv stuff because we don't get US stuff here until it's quite dated.

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  23. Lmkazmierczak25 January 2014 at 20:28

    It has been brutal here in Chicagoland! I am curling up by the fire with magazines and my Kindle♪ http://lauriekazmierczak.com/window-stopping/

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  24. Barb25 January 2014 at 22:45

    Oh my goodness that looks cold! I don't have a tv so I'd have to huddle in front of the fire with a good book.

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  25. Tina26 January 2014 at 02:37

    Nice picture. Environmental sociology sounds interesting! Hope you'll tell more about what you are learning there!

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  26. artmusedog and carol mckenna26 January 2014 at 18:32

    Lovely, creative and serene shot for WTS ~ thanks,

    carol, xxx
    www.acreativeharbor.com

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  27. Suburban Girl27 January 2014 at 11:09

    Downton Abbey isn't doing it so much for me this year. I liked the previous years much better. I never got into Grey's Anatomy.

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