Month: February 2011

Photography

Nica

Shelly

Dress Up
Missy, Jenny, and Nica Playing Dress Up, circa 1980

Because my family moved so much, I’ve only kept in touch with a tiny, tiny handful of friends from my childhood. I found out Monday that Nica died last weekend, so now my little clutch of childhood friends is even smaller. It’s hard to believe she’s gone. I keep forgetting, and then remembering, and every time I do, I tear up again. I know a whole lot of people are missing her like crazy, so I’m in good company.

This is one of my favorite photos of Nica, from when we were kids.

Crankypantsing, Photography

Bloody Weather

Shelly

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We did not lose power! Yay for that. Comcast crapped out early yesterday evening and didn’t come back up until this afternoon, so I was without cable, Internet access, and house phone for the night. That’s only a minor annoyance, though. As long as the electricity is on, I’m happy!

I’d say that we got somewhere between 1/4 and 1/2 inch of ice at my house, judging by the accumulation on my car. So not so bad. Definitely not as serious as conditions a little west of us. I’m guessing that being on the southern edge of the ice band was to our benefit.

The only casualty was the seal on my rear car doors. I thought I’d better clear off the car and let it run today, because it would only be more difficult if I left it until tomorrow, when the temperature is supposed to be down around 5F. The only problem was getting into the car, as the doors and door handles were completely iced shut. I finally managed to get one of the rear doors open, but in doing so, the seal popped off. Then, when I tried opening the opposite door from the inside, that seal popped off, too. The driver’s side door is fine, though, and I didn’t bother with the front passenger side door. Hopefully the rear door seals aren’t significantly damaged. Hrmf! But at least it’s running, and I’ll be able to get to work tomorrow.

I think I’m officially OVER this winter. As far as I’m concerned, it can go die in a fire. A toasty, warm, blazing fire.


Monty Python & The Holy Grail – Bloody Weather