Monthly Archives: December 2009

Snow Day

Posted on December 30, 2009 by Lisa Nowak

Portland was hit with a freak snowstorm yesterday. Well…sort of freak. There was cold air and there was moisture. You’d think the meteorologists could follow a basic recipe and pull the same forecast out of the oven as the local … Continue reading →

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T-minus 2. Where’s the Pause Button?

Posted on December 23, 2009 by Lisa Nowak

Here it is, the 23rd of December, Christmas rushing down on us like a jet plane coming in for a landing. No turning back now, folks! I figured something out when I was a still a little kid. Presents were … Continue reading →

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I’ve Been Elfed

Posted on December 21, 2009 by Lisa Nowak

I couldn’t find a decent photo of my husband, so I substituted an alpaca. Shhhh! Don’t tell him! Send your own ElfYourself eCards

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Pre-Christmas Letdown

Posted on December 21, 2009 by Lisa Nowak

I have a confession to make. I already have post-Christmas letdown. How lame is that? Yeah, it’s only the 21st. We have 4 days of Christmas left. But each time I hear a Christmas carol, I wonder if this is … Continue reading →

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Wildly Wet and Wonderful

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Lisa Nowak

What a deliciously drippy day. It’s rained 1.38 inches here in Milwaukie since yesterday afternoon, and from the Doppler radar it doesn’t look like it’s in any hurry to quit. Perfect writing weather. In fact, yesterday I cracked that 2000 … Continue reading →

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No Battery Required for this Laptop

Posted on December 13, 2009 by Lisa Nowak

We have a new kitty. Back in May, my husband, Bob, had to have his faithful old cat Domino put down. Domino was about as laid back as a cat could be, loved tummy rubs, and had a purr like … Continue reading →

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Wicked Weather

Posted on December 10, 2009 by Lisa Nowak

For the past three days it hasn’t gotten above freezing here in the Portland area. Today it barely made it up to 35°.  I call that a waste of cold weather. We have a wet, mild climate and don’t get … Continue reading →

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I’m Baaaaaaaaack!

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Lisa Nowak

Forgive me cyberspace, for I have sinned. It has been six months since my last blog post. I’ve had plenty to keep me busy during that time, including heading up the committee for my 25-year high school reunion, enduring a … Continue reading →

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