I am working tomorrow, a Saturday. I would like to sleep, but sleep will not come. It is after two in the morning. I haven’t shaken the toxic mentality that I’ve been dealing with all week. I am the only woman on staff, there are six men on staff. A small office. The men I… Continue reading “Discourtesy does not spring merely from one bad quality”
Author: Maggie Turner
Winter, really!
The days have been mild this week, turning cold at night. The result, ice, great fields of glittering ice. The roads are clear though, for the moment, so I am not complaining. It has been a busy week as we have been getting ready to submit our income tax returns. It is definitely one of… Continue reading Winter, really!
Kinda Cranky
The sun came out for a few brief minutes this morning and kissed the treetops. Unfortunately it was kissing them goodbye, because it was soon chased away as grey clouds marched west from the eastern sky. January was so dreary, almost always cloudy and February is following suit. I have been cranky for the last… Continue reading Kinda Cranky
Snow Squall Warning
It stormed yesterday afternoon and last night, we got some snow. It is snowing out there this morning, and the snow squall warnings are still in effect. We are staying at home today, cozy and warm in front of a roaring fire. The weather has turned mild, our cold snap is over for now. This… Continue reading Snow Squall Warning
After the long underwear…
Things have settled a little at work, it is temporary of course, but best to appreciate my present good luck. Usually by this time of year I am beginning to show signs of cabin fever. Not this winter! This morning, by the masonry heater, the temperature was 15 C. Not bad really, since we are… Continue reading After the long underwear…