M.A. Kropp: Writer, Blogger, GeekGirl. My Life. My Words. My Way.
I saw something the other day where a person was, well, not really complaining, but I guess questioning why someone would call a day outstanding when it was full of simple, everyday things with nothing huge or important. And, while I think I understand that attitude, I wonder why we can't consider those little victories … Continue reading Finding Joy
We seem to be bouncing almost daily here. One day it's 60, the next day it's 40, the day after that, it's under 30. And rainy probably 5 days out of 7. Makes it hard to get anything done outside. So, hello, Mother Nature? Let's get Spring rolling here, okay? We've been having some resource … Continue reading Can We Please Decide on Weather?
It's March now, isn't it? Seems the first part of this year is rolling along awfully quickly. But I am not complaining, since it means we are that much closer to warm weather. We've had some decent days in the past week, with more to come later in the week. Today (Sunday) is chilly and … Continue reading Marching On
We are having a heat wave! Or, at least, it almost feels that way. Temps are going to be in the high 30s to mid 40s for at least part of this week. After the extended frigid cold we've been having, this is very welcome. That also means that I should be able to get … Continue reading Okay, Not Quite Like That Picture
I have a library app that I use to keep track of my books. (I use Libib, FYI) Or I am supposed to use it to keep track of my books. I knew there were some I hadn't gotten entered into it, so I decided to go through my print and ebooks and make a … Continue reading Updating My Library
Remember last week when I said I sometimes thought it would be nice if it just snowed here? Yeah, well, it looks like Mother Nature was listening. This is what I have outside right now: Predictions are 12-18 with up to 22 inches in some areas. Be careful what you wish for, right? On a … Continue reading Maybe I Should Have Kept My Big Mouth Shut
That's winter here in southern NY. We get cold weather, of course. Lately, it's been in the mid to upper-twenties. We did have a winter thaw a week or so ago when temps got up into the 40s. (That's Fahrenheit, of course) But the snow--- oh, the snow. What we get is dribbles. An inch … Continue reading Like Being Nibbled to Death by Ducks
As I have every year for the past few, I am choosing a word for my new year. It's not a resolution, as such, but more of a direction or reminder of how I would like this year to proceed. I had a list, but in the end, it was a word that I saw … Continue reading 2026 Word of the Year
Time to ring out the old, and ring in the new, as the tradition goes. Although there is very good chance that by the time that big ol' mirror ball drops in Times Square, I will be nestled all snug in my bed. (Yes, I know that's a different holiday, but work with me here, … Continue reading Happy New Year!
A bit over a week ago, we bought a new car. Yeah, we traded in our Toyota Avalon Hybrid for a shiny new Hyundai Ioniq 9 EV. It's white, which may be a mistake. Although I do like a white car. It was the last one on the lot and they gave us a pretty … Continue reading So, We Did A Thing
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