Winter Storm Preparedness

Here in Michigan we have an ice storm nearly every year. And every few years we get an ice storm that’s epic. We also have some impressive snow storms and periods of extremely cold weather. Mr. Comfortable and I were, we thought, well prepared for winter events until he was in the middle of his cancer treatments. The actual temperature was -15 degrees F and with the wind chill the cold was utterly bone chilling. Our furnace died on the first night of that cold snap. And that’s when I discovered that our winter storm preparedness plan needed some work!

How to prepare for a winter storm

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10 Winter Hair Care Tips

Summertime can do a lot of damage to your hair but winter has its own hazards. Cold temperatures, static electricity and other winter conditions can damage your hair and leave it looking lifeless. But there are 10 winter hair care tips that can help you keep your hair looking shiny and beautiful even on the harshest winter days.

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Sunsets

Each year I carefully note both the shortest day of the year and the longest. I do my best to be aware of the exact moment these milestones occur. These are important to me not only because of the seasonal meanings but because they signify something deeper. And the older I grow the more significant they become.