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Let it Snow

Storm Jonas is trending all over the media today. When did they start naming snow storms? I know they name hurricanes and tropical storms but it wasn't until I actually lived through a series of winter storms did I notice they name them. So, here we are facing our first winter storm worthy of naming. Jonas. I suppose he will have brothers that will follow. Does this mean only the really high caliber storms are worthy of a name?  What about those cute little ones that leave a dusting of snow or just sprinkle enough to dirty the car? Not worth mentioning I guess. So grab your boots and shovels folks, Jonas is on his way. I've been through this before. I've got this- hashtag no longer a rookie.  I have to say it's nice to have fair warning though. Jim has been watching the weather channel closely. It helps to prepare. He can get excited because he loves the snow and it's also good for business. People shop more and stock up right before a big storm so they can stay in

I'm Not the Enemy

We have always enjoyed the Rocky movies. I saw the first one when it came out a billion years ago and every one that has followed since.  I think Rocky Balboa was one of my favorites because it came out at a time when both my husband and I felt like we were getting beat up in the ring (so to speak) at a more "mature" season of our lives. Thankfully we were (and still are) in the same corner. God saw us through that season and even grew us in ways I never would have expected. Life is funny isn't it? The little blessings that come from what feels like taking a beating. So I really relate and appreciate some of Rocky's views on life as he relates it to boxing. One of my favorite quotes from Rocky to his son: Needless to say, when the latest sequel, Creed, came out we couldn't wait to see it. Jim rarely goes to the movies with me. He prefers to watch it at home once it goes to DVD but we found Creed still playing last weekend in one theater while up against the other