Monthly Archives: February 2014

Extreme Sports & No Limits? Not for Me!

Posted on February 17, 2014 by lisakwinkler

“There are strange folks who run across a continent, climb the highest mountain, swim the deepest ocean, take a solo ride around the world in a small boat and sail aimlessly aloft in a hot-air balloon. I don’t know why … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day Ode …to my Snow Shovel

Posted on February 14, 2014 by lisakwinkler

Ever reliable, waiting to be grabbed The perfect size Never causing arms or back to ache You stood among the others Not as wide, not as heavy, not as tall Inconspicuous, modest, humble Your  strip of metal, secured by screws … Continue reading →

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Snow Day Books

Posted on February 13, 2014 by lisakwinkler

It’s been storm after storm in the Northeast.  I’ve read a few books. The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt. The post- traumatic stress story of a young boy and a famous work of art.  I read this on my e-reader intermittently … Continue reading →

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We Can’t Go Back Now: Tunisia, Egypt, Syria

Posted on February 4, 2014 by lisakwinkler

  My mother’s latest post. Sad commentary on the state of the world. We Can’t Go Back Now: Tunisia, Egypt, Syria.

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