In 2003, an overnight fire in Omaha gutted the old Butternut Coffee Factory that was being converted into high-end condominiums. The condos were only weeks away from occupancy and no one died. The fire went up fast – as it turned out, the contractors doing the work had smelled something burning off and on for a…
Pump (from Wiktionary) – An instance of the action of a pump; one stroke of a pump; any action similar to pumping. In late January, I started walking outside again. I simply could not face another lunch workout in the gym, staring out the window as my legs did a pump on the stationary bike. I wasn’t…
Soul (from Wikitionary) – The spirit or essence of a person usually thought to consist of one’s thoughts and personality. I am a deeply spiritual woman. This is important to me, and while a integral part of my life, I often feel that I do not engage in spiritual practices as often I would like. Still, each…
Beneath (from Wiktionary) – below or underneath. I decided, in late January, that I could not stand another workout in the gym during lunch. I wanted to be outside, to get fresh air, and enjoy my exercise. The daytime temperatures were up to 30 degrees (I’m from Chicago – that’s not THAT cold) and so…
Temperature – A measure of cold or heat, often measurable with a thermometer. Sometimes the temperature is also measurable by your mother shivering and wanting you to get done with taking the picture already! Isn’t she cute though in her red coat and matching earmuffs? Not that any of us expected snow for Halloween when…
Living The Seasons 