Monday, January 26, 2026

It's Been a Minute...But That Was Some Snow. Okay, Connecticut. You Got What They Said We Would.

It snowed almost every minute of the day yesterday, beginning with light fluffy stuff, and then moving to wet, heavy, and mixed crud. The winds were doing on things, so I was happy that it blew most of the back porch away. The front yard, though. I went out twice to stay ahead of it, and I learned my CNY snowblower find of 15 years has finally kicked the bucket. She was a great machine that helped me to survive the doctoral winters. Without the machine, I will be laboring with leg, arm, and back. 

I spent most the morning working on the 1st class (tonight), which had to be moved asynchronously, creating the night, the activities, and the video instruction. Of course, I'll have to transition today to Tuesday's course, figuring out if we'll be in person or online like tonight. I'll have open house on ZOOM, though, so students who want to can stop by and introduce themselves.

I also turned on the Patriots game in Denver, as I figured it would be a good game. They, too, look like they are under the weather (with snow, that is). Brrrrr.

I'm glad I made the tip roast, because it, with the horseradish sauce, is simply too wonderful. 

Alright...need prep myself for the shoveling. Ugh. Happy Monday, y'all. 

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