Good Friday morning, friends. So, it's cold and snowy. The wintry weather appears to have followed us down from Pennsylvania because it knows how much I miss it. How considerate, considering it has been years since this area has seen measurable snow. That and the lack of snow shovels and plow trucks. While the roads are icy and the air is cold, the beach sure is beautiful. Rhett and Kyrstin sent us these pictures, and I applaud them for braving the frigid air and sharing their beauty with us.
Meanwhile, this week was back to homeschooling for my student and me. Flynn and I are currently studying Emily Dickinson's poetry, algebric equations and expressions, World and American history during the 1800's, cell division, and the works of William Shakespeare. We enjoy our time together, and her love of science balances my love of literature. We get extra students casually joining us occasionally, especially Flynn's dog, Marty. Who sometimes reminds me of Fozzie Bear.
Between homeschooling and fixing dinner, you can find me with my afternoon coffee and a few of my friends.
( Note the classy black sweatpants, oversized crewneck, and Halloween socks. I make it a point to put myself together every day, regardless of my plans. Clearly, this day was a smashing success. )
A favorite meal this week was ground Beef and Rice Tacos. They came together quickly and were so good. Just brown some ground beef, drain it, and add taco seasoning and salsa. Make some rice—get a rice cooker if you don't already have one—and then add any toppings you want. Cilantro and lime are my favorites.
We are expecting more snow this weekend. On Saturday night, we plan on going to mass and dinner out, and on Sunday, we will spend the day cozy inside. I will be praying for all those affected by the horrible wildfires, the victims of the recent hurricanes, and any homeless people during this frigid time of year.
Have a cozy weekend, my friends. Thank you for visiting.
Billie Jo
Oh my! I've never seen a beach with snow. How beautiful although I shivered as I looked at the photos.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes Marty does look like Fozzie Bear! How adorable he is.
I remember those days of homeschooling my youngest. I think I learned as much as he did!
Have a warm and safe weekend.
You paint such a beautiful picture of a cozy home. All of your fur babies just add to that picture. That IS an amazing resemblence to Fozzie Bear. Such a little sweetie. I don't think I've ever seen snow right up to the ocean before. Thank you so much for sharing these with us.
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Betsy
The snow on the beach is so beautiful! I've never seen anything like it.
ReplyDeleteYour extra 'students' are just adorable. I'm sure they make for a lively classroom.
Stay warm this weekend!
Marty could be a cousin of Fozzie Bear!! So cute!! Your taco and rice dinner looks delicious! Stay warm and safe up there!! Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteOh my....that Marty is such a cutie. Perhaps he considers himself as a student as well. I honestly do not think I have ever seen snow on a beach...Makes for a Beautiful view. Very interesting. I always feel warm and cozy when I visit here. Happy Weekend..
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing the pictures of the wintry beach that your son took. It has been forever (okay not forever, but probably since I was 7 or 8) when I last saw snow on the beach. Now, there is a name (Fozzie Bear) that I haven't heard in a while. And Marty does look like him. Have a wonderful weekend, stay warm, and be safe.
ReplyDeleteYes, smashing outfit:) Love it! I don't think I have ever seen snow on the beach. Obviously, it snows on the beach (somewhere...some time) but you don't usually put those two together and I think this is the first time I have seen the photo proof! So cool!! (pun not intended!) Happy Friday to you!
ReplyDeleteYour fashion sense it amazing, as I sit here in old second hand Dansko clogs, green bib overalls that need to be hemmed so they are rolled up. Don't know anyone who can hem them. My green turtleneck I bought at Walmart for 1.00, and a pair of stripe socks that Sissie gave me. We are stylin....
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