Category Archives: Seasons

Seasonal happenings

Trying Something New

Posted on October 16, 2019 by mossjon314159

This blog passed it’s nine year anniversary earlier this month.  Nine years ago, I rekindled my passion for amateur astronomy and photography, but along the way I decided to also review books and movies.  Then I thought returning to college … Continue reading →

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This Week in Middle-earth

Posted on October 6, 2019 by mossjon314159

A year ago today, I attended my first Tolkien Studies conference, hosted by the Tolkien Society of Kansas City at Park University.  I even helped re-enact the scene where Frodo is wounded by the Witch-king (I played the part of … Continue reading →

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5*11

Posted on October 2, 2019 by mossjon314159

Five 11s Eleven 5s A half century and a half decade. Two score plus a half score plus a quarter score years. I can’t and never could drive fifty-five. I was almost five when Apollo 11 landed on the moon. … Continue reading →

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Inexperienced Chili Taster

Posted on October 1, 2019 by mossjon314159

And I’m back after a months-long blog writing hiatus. To get my blood flowing and brain juices churning, I’m posting a ‘joke’ my husband sent me via email way back in November 2007 that I’ve been wanting to share (and … Continue reading →

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Spring House Guests

Posted on April 10, 2019 by mossjon314159

Three robin’s eggs in a nest on top of my back porch light. This is the second time since we’ve lived in this house that a robin has nested in that exact spot. The last time it didn’t end well … Continue reading →

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Resurrecting My Inner Artist

Posted on January 15, 2019 by mossjon314159

The first snow and winter storm of Winter 2019 finally arrive the second Saturday of January. In my experience, that’s a delay of nearly ten days from when we usually have snow or a winter storm or if nothing else … Continue reading →

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Recipe Review: Calzones (4 stars)

Posted on January 14, 2019 by mossjon314159

Almost two weeks into the new year and we finally saw some snow.  So, I spent the entire weekend doing indoor activities (except for that one time I went out and shoveled the heavy wet perfect-for-snowman-making white stuff off of … Continue reading →

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Sunday Epiphanies

Posted on January 6, 2019 by mossjon314159

On any given Sunday, you’ll find me awake before sunrise.  Old, very old, habits die-hard.  I embrace being a morning person.  Only causes an issue when I want to toast in the new year since I generally turn into a … Continue reading →

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Let’s Do Lunch at the Library

Posted on January 5, 2019 by mossjon314159

Most Saturdays you can find me hanging out at my local library over the lunch hour.  While it’s true I do devour books, I curb my appetite so that my favorite hard-working librarians can grab a bite to eat and … Continue reading →

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There’s a Star in the East

Posted on January 4, 2019 by mossjon314159

Long winter nights. Crisp clear skies. Denser colder atmosphere. These are a few of my favorite things during the winter months and they add up to darker skies and brighter stars.  This weekend also has a few things going for … Continue reading →

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