Tie-dye sock monkey—what’s not to smile about?
This guy brightens my day. He’s unfinished but I kinda like that about him. One of his button pins reads, “I’d rather be smooching my nerdy husband.” His perch in my studio is just within my eye-line while I sew, a constant reminder not to take myself too seriously.
Meanwhile, the weather has turned here on the edge of the world—winter is arriving early. We’ve been slammed with storm after storm—wind, rain, hail, thunder and lightening. My child is ecstatic. He’s a big fan of this weather, the rest of the family thinks he’s a bit nutty. Poor Snickers hides under things and Miss Sophie refuses to participate in the walking part of her day. Nothing like compelling a stubborn terrier onto the grass… PEE! Sophie, PEE!
My poor neighbors.
I wouldn’t mind this weather if our house was better insulated. Ok, that’s not true. I’d mind it LESS if I could take in a storm through the safety of double paned windows beside a roaring fire. But this is not the case. Sure old houses are charming, but that’s code for paper thin walls. The real estate agent never mentions your walls are so thin, even animals won’t make a home in them. No, they’re too busy pointing out the lovely molding and the original 1920’s windows.
Original windows? WHAT? How is that a selling point? Original windows = It’s COLD in here. How cold? I can’t feel my feet cold. I can see my breath cold? I’m stealing long underwear from IZ, heating blankets in the dryer, and sucking down liters of hot tea cold. Even Miss Sophie spends her evening with her nose tucked in a blanket.
It’s going to be a long winter  and y’all have been warned: it’s 49 degrees and I’m already whiny. It’s only going to get worse.  You might want to stop reading until next May.
Speaking of tea, tonight’s tea bag wisdom said, “Don’t sleep counting sheep. Count your blessings, then sleep.” Â So, in the spirit of taking advice from a tea bag, “I’m thankful it’s not North Dakota out there!” Brrr. Â (Hi, Treva! Bundle up!)
He brightens my day too…and that’ just from a photo. Also the nerdy husband pin. I bet you have the BEST collection of cozy socks.
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I need more, clearly! I often steal them from IZ, too… because he was smart and bought wool socks. ~W
I won’t complain, because it’s FRIGID in ND. Patt and I were jealous of Ashley’s weather in NYC, but then she told us that it’s horribly humid there. I hate muggy, so I’ll have to be content with this. 🙂
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Ahh… Autumn in NYC… just wait until winter arrives there. 😀 ~W
LOL. I’ve been whiny because its still in the 90’s here and we haven’t had rain, (or a cloud in the sky,) for over a month. Want to trade for a week? 🙂
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In a heartbeat, Tricia. I love the heat and the humidity. IZ laughs at me, because while everyone else in the family wilts in that weather, I’m all “energizer bunny”. I hope fall weather comes your say soon, tho! You know, before Christmas. 😀 ~W
I refuse to find out what the temperature has been dropping to at night, but the days have been sunny (and windy) and around 65, so that part is okay.
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Ah… it’s been non stop rain here for a week and more on the way. I like those days when it’s clear and crisp, but not quite cold yet. 😀 ~W
I.
Love.
Him.
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Me.
Too.
~W
What can this California girl say, other than…”sendng hugs and warm wishes your way!”
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Aww… thanks, Kerri! ~W
Cutie! 🙂
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Thanks!
Thanks for the shout out, Wende! The wind stopped blowing and the wind chill for the morning school run was 5 deg. Never thought I could venture out in that. This afternoon, we have sunshine and it’s warmed up to 46. I know this will be a long winter…I will have to get out my copy of the “Long Winter” by Laura Ingalls Wilder and count my blessings when it gets worse here.
Love your sock monkey…I had a Matilda doll awhile back that was really ugly and funny and made me laugh…I wonder where she went?
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Oh my goodness, Treva. I can’t imagine. I will send warm thoughts your way! ~W
I love that sock monkey – he’s the best one I think I’ve ever seen! As for older homes, I live in one built in ’68. I bought it in the summer and I thought the original aluminum louvered windows were just the coolest. Then winter came and I froze to death. I made canvas curtains which sort of help, but yes, old homes are COLD!
xo Erin
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Oh, I would have been lured by the louvered windows too! 😀 We suffer for charm, eh? 😀 ~W
I am not sure that I could live in a place that had cold weather- just love the sun far too much.
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ME TOO! The joke is that I’m solar powered. I have a blue light to get me through the worst of it, but I miss the sun sooooo much. While most people wilt in the humidity and heat, I thrive. ~W
that is a cute monkey! my daughter still collects all things curious george so our house is always full of monkeys! i live in north carolina and the temp.is alot cooler today at 66 degrees-soon enough our temps will be in the 40’s.
not looking forward to it!
i hope you stay warm and happy,i will send warm thoughts and wishes your way! Teri
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Yeah, I think everyone is in for a very strong winter!! Hang tight… and thank you for the warm wishes. 😀 ~W