Such was the theme, in terms of weather, this week. Although we did get some (limited) intermittent sunshine, the bulk of the week featured damp air and cloudy skies. At least it never snowed, so there’s that.
Although our weather is (currently) mild, and our temps are on an upward trend, I’m always down for a delish hot beverage.
Anyone else?
Disclaimer: most know I don’t care for coffee itself. Give me a hot & steamy foo-foo beverage, though, and all is well in my “coffee world.”
I’m always ready, as well, to gather with the gals for some lively chatter. What say we grab our beverages-of-choice and have at it? Shall we celebrate the upcoming spring season, together, over a coffee meet-up?
The Iowa weather just keeps us guessing.
First, we have arctic-like conditions for several weeks, but sans snow (I’m looking at you, January). Then, we’re blessed with a couple weeks of very unseasonably warm temps, while the rest of the country was buried under several inches of snow and ice. Last weekend had us fighting the aftermath of a sudden much-more-snow-than-expected storm.
And, this week? It started out very winter-like, but we gradually made our way back to early spring-like temps.
Yes, never a dull moment!
February 2026 was quite a unique month.
The weather threw most of us for a loop. While much of the US spent the greater part of the month under snow and ice, Iowa was pretty much exempt from the usual extreme conditions of the winter season.
With such an unseasonably pleasant month, one would think there wouldn’t be any ‘fessing needed. But, the ‘fessions, nonetheless, are still ripe and ready…
Care to join me at the ‘fessional?
We all knew it was coming, and Momma N made certain it arrived with a vengeance.
Winter! Yes, after two weeks of a beautiful reprieve from all things winter, we were brought back to the real weather of February. Alas, the fitness persevered, the #OptOutside streak was maintained, and I lived to laugh about it…
Not needing my jacket in the afternoons has been intoxicating, and sweet little Max has really enjoyed the extra walks after work (and sometimes before I leave in the morning). Instead of dreading the eventual return of Winter, I’m choosing to bask in the here and now. All is, indeed, quite good!
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A quick sneak peek at Spring?
Please, and thank you! Although I am well aware the true winter temps and conditions will return (probably with a vengeance), I’ll take any reprieve from the extreme cold I can get.
After a very cold start, the week ended with a major upswing in terms of temps. Of course, the wind still kept its presence known, but the great outdoors felt oh-so-much improved.
Besides, it was nice saying goodbye to Winter for few days….
