Inspirations, the Stories Space Coffee House: If you're reading this it just might mean I'm back, sorta. If you're not reading this, well, congratulations.

There is no new snow here, just a few flurries, but it is windy and cold. My oldest son, who lives further south in Virginia, got over ten inches of snow. He and his wife are thrilled because they don't often get snow, so they are enjoying a few snow days.

I'm going out of town for a few days this weekend. I need to get away from the stress here; it's causing me too many physical symptoms. If I am far enough away, I don't have to feel guilty about not seeing my father for a few days. He isn't aware of time, or if I have been there, so I don't know why I feel guilty; he's adjusted quite well to the place. The staff loves him because, for whatever reason, he is very kind and docile now that he is there. It's not what my brother and I have experienced with him, but I'll take it as a good thing. Emotions are so complex to navigate at times. Okay, that is my complaint out of the way for now. Lol.

It's almost Friday, yay! Stay safe, warm and healthy, everyone.

Gillian, you and I are going through similar experiences right now, I think. My Dad is nicer too for the moment since we moved him to the advanced care floor. I hope you enjoy your getaway. Find something pretty to look at. Unplug. Hugs! ❤️

Gill and WG, if I said nightly prayers, you two would be in them. True heroes, in my mind.

Thanks for the props on selling to the Canadian mag, WG. Yes, it was a thrill to sell.

Lots of comp entires! I’m sitting comps out for a while, but it looks fun.

Snowing and sunny right now. Very pretty.

A coffee would be swell.

Shovelled again but it wasn't much. Did the whole driveway solo in 15 or 20 minutes. Last couple rounds, it took me and the Mrs. 40-45 min. working together. No plows yet but given the amount, they might not plow my street. We shall see.

Putting on some Fire Roasted Saint Drogo coffee. For the tea crowd, some Duke of Earl and English Breakfast await. Or, if you prefer some of our other selection of teas, the kettle is full and waiting. Hot chocolate (with mini marshmallows), too.

Later, alligators.

I don’t miss shoveling. Sold my home 5 years ago to move to help with my parents and am still in an apartment, so the shoveling falls on others. I’d thought I’d only be here a couple of years, but looking like it might be permanent, so I’m gonna start home searching later this year. I need to find a mate first, so he can do the shoveling, mow the grass, clean the gutters, etc. 🤣🤣🤣 I may as well put that on my dating profile. 😊

Have a great weekend, peeps! Hope more entries come rolling in! ❤️

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I need to find a mate first, so he can do the shoveling, mow the grass, clean the gutters, etc. 🤣🤣🤣 I may as well put that on my dating profile.

LOL. I am sure there's guys out there looking to be the "man of the house" in that way. Not I. I am getting closer and closer to saying "eff it" and outsourcing that stuff. I'm already outsourcing some of the yard maintenance (fertilizing, weed control). Lawn mowing goes next. As Roger Murtaugh (Danny Glover) said in Lethal Weapon, "I'm too old for this shit".

I like mowing the lawn. I even use a motor-less push mower (my terrible secret: I use an electric mower for the back yard).

I even like shoveling snow, though we don’t get as much as you Canadians. Sill, we got a few inches last night, so I will be shoveling today.

Coffee please!