What Can You Fit In a Carry-On?
Some time spent today on this philosophical problem. Otherwise, even more mundane things, such as taking the garbage out.
Heading west tomorrow. Not cold, but gray and damp.
Phenology Sightings
Blooms, bikers, baseball batters, basketball bouncers, and the like.
Springlike, in other words.
3D Printed Bluebird House…
…and dinner and Sequence at the neighbors’. Also, hippo birdie to Mimi.
Wind Chimes Chiming…
…as March winds are blowing. But, at least, the temperature is more like March than February.
That’s why a race for Wisconsin state Supreme Court — Election Day is April 4 — has extraordinarily high stakes. A Democratic win would deal a big blow to the MAGA movement’s 2024 hopes, underscoring its dramatically weakened hold on must-win territory once dominated by Trump. That outcome would give liberals a 4-3 majority on a court that could thwart any rerun of Trump’s 2020 effort to overturn his loss by legal chicanery.
The conservative candidate for the court seat — Republican lawyer Daniel Kelly — has sterling MAGA credentials. He was reportedly involved in discussions about a “fake electors” scheme to overturn Trump’s loss in the state. Last year, he helped lead “election integrity” events that suggested the state’s 2020 voting was suspect.
Snow Squalls….
…and a bitter wind. No buds bursting today.
On the basketball front, I got 25 right and 7 wrong on the first round (round of 64), but since then things have been going catawampus.
Windy and Cold…
…with a dusting of snow after last night’s rain. No ice on Lake Geneva.
And, majorly important election coming up April 4:
Not Much Left…and…
…bracket busted.
In the tournament, I chose Illinois for the first round over Arkansas, which demonstrates the foolishness of emotion over reason.
Going Nowhere…
…on the stationary bike, but glad to be pedaling.
Having fun trying to program Sphero Bolt, in spite of no documentation.
And, advance notice—enhanced 15 bean soup for dinner.
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Renunciation can be great if it means giving up things that make you miserable.
Bright But Cold
No sense of Spring just yet.
Here’s the Rock River making itself to home in a cornfield. And there’s more moisture to come.
Faux crab cakes for dinner. Report to follow.
Almost as good as what you might find on the Chesapeake.
No Buds Breaking
Snow showers and a cold north wind.
Apple tree and pear tree pruned (for looks and productivity), but otherwise mostly indoors.
Programming practice with Sphero Bolt does take time.
In other news, we have our March Madness brackets filled out, and I’m feeling pretty sure mine could be the first perfect bracket in the history of the tournament.
More Light…
…though still chilly.
R&R and basketball, after a morning of Legos, waffles, ping pong, sopping fun at the snowy park, The Story About Ping, and The Little Rabbit Who Wanted Red Wings.
Very Busy
Legos, baking, ping pong, stories, office, dinner, etc.
Ducks In The Cornfields
More snow last night than I anticipated. Heavy and wet. Adding to the considerable moisture already on the land. Creeks and rivers out of their banks.
But not as bad as California.
A Little Setback…
…for our local robins.
But not really enough to bother anyone.
When Snowdrops Show…
…it’s time to begin watching basketball tournaments.
And speaking of snow, winter storm warning for tomorrow.
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Remember, don’t keep a dog and then bark yourself.
Up and Coming
Resurrection lilies, daffodils, hellebores—all taking advantage of early spring weather.
Lots of Robins..
…and quite a few redwing blackbirds too. Spring must be here.
Lots of Cranes…
…over Whitewater. Maybe 75 observed in the course of a half hour walk.
Cranes can’t be going much farther north than Stevens Point, however, because not far beyond, the snow gets deep.
Loopy Loppet
New term to me, a big thing in the Nordic world.
Katy got second in her age group.
Where Winter Reigns
Up North.
