Monthly Archives: January 2021

No longer waiting!

Posted on January 28, 2021 by barbaraehardy

Yesterday I had the nicest surprise: I received an email from our regional health district saying they had been allocated 6,000 extra doses of COVID vaccine. If I was interested, click here. Yes!! I was very interested; clicked the link, … Continue reading →

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Now what?

Posted on January 26, 2021 by barbaraehardy

I’m still waiting to be called to schedule an appointment for the vaccine. BUT: Yesterday I talked with two friends in upstate New York. I am officially done whining about Virginia now. One of those friends has an appointment near … Continue reading →

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A letter to White Mountain Puzzles

Posted on January 23, 2021 by barbaraehardy

Dear White Mountain Puzzles, WE LOVE YOU! You are doing more to help us get through this pandemic than you can possibly know. First off, your site is easy to use, and you almost always get the puzzles to us … Continue reading →

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The Inauguration

Posted on January 20, 2021 by barbaraehardy

Biden had a wonderful, conciliatory speech; Kamala Harris was sworn in as the first ever woman veep; and the poet laureate…Wow! Amanda Gorman is a woman to watch. That poem was so powerful and so beautifully delivered. The music was … Continue reading →

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A brief escape to the past

Posted on January 18, 2021 by barbaraehardy

To 1957, to be exact. I was fifteen years old and in high school. In school systems back then, Junior High School encompassed grades seven, eight, and nine. High school began with grade 10, and that’s right where I was…a … Continue reading →

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I’m so tired of living in dread

Posted on January 16, 2021 by barbaraehardy

Afraid to leave the house; anxious when we grocery shop or run to the pharmacy; missing my family, my bridge club, life in general…and in total dread of what is going on in Washington, D.C. Aaaagh. How much more of … Continue reading →

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Inauguration

Posted on January 13, 2021 by barbaraehardy

Since I was a very young child, I was aware the inauguration of a new president was an essential and joyful event. The smooth transition from one administration to the next was necessary to our country’s peace and well being. … Continue reading →

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The blessing of dogs

Posted on January 9, 2021 by barbaraehardy

When you’re upset, who can you turn to? DOGS!! Do they judge? Never. Do they give a fig about politics or politicians? Nope. All they do is love, unconditionally and with their whole beings. These are my granddogs… beautiful animals, … Continue reading →

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I cried for America yesterday

Posted on January 7, 2021 by barbaraehardy

I knew Trump would never concede; indeed, I wrote that in here the day after the election. What I didn’t believe would happen was an armed insurrection. To have our seat of government attacked by armed thugs is so shocking; … Continue reading →

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A brief outing

Posted on January 3, 2021 by barbaraehardy

The rain stopped yesterday (!!) so we took advantage of the lull to drive downtown Fredericksburg and walk by the Rappahonack River for a bit. It felt so good to be outdoors and near water. The river flooded badly a … Continue reading →

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