Tag Archives: cold

Goal Post: Progress in the Cold and Darkness

Posted on October 19, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

This week didn’t go exactly as planned and I partially blame the weather.  It got cold about halfway through and the sun is going down earlier.  Makes it hard to take walks for exercise, relaxation, solitude, and Pokemon Go.  This … Continue reading →

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Happy National Ice Cream Day!

Posted on July 21, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

As if I would pass up on making a post about this holiday.  It’s summer, so go enjoy any type of ice cream you wish.  No judging on flavor, toppings, or method this day.

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National Cubicle Day? Really?

Posted on April 28, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

What sick bastard came up with this holiday?  I was going to go with Superhero Day or Blueberry Pie Day, but this requires a post.  This is a horrible idea for a holiday.  It’s a travesty to the concept!  Cubicles … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Catching Snowflakes

Posted on September 29, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(Only point I want to make is that I made sure my son was okay and warm before I wrote this poem.) The child can barely walk Toddler legs still growing Unable to find footing But strong enough to move … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Writing a Snow Battle

Posted on July 20, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

On the surface, a battle in the snow isn’t different from one in the rain.  Yet, there is enough of a difference to force a change of focus.  Let’s get right into the tips and you’ll see what I mean. … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: Brain Pieces at 30% Capacity

Posted on January 15, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

You know it’s been a week when this post isn’t scheduled.  It means I passed out rather quickly last night.  Exhaustion took me over and it’s still not really done with me, but I can’t get myself to sleep any … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: One Month Nearly Down for 2021

Posted on January 30, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

This week was midterms, so I was busy.  That pretty much covers work unless we count that I did some outlining of ‘Ruins of the Zodiac Gods’ when I didn’t have any students in my proctoring room.  Not as much … Continue reading →

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Don’t Look at the Groundhog!

Posted on February 2, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

Seriously, I’m sure the furry bastards are going to lie.  That or make absolutely no sense, but they get all this attention.  I say we ignore them until the temperatures get above freezing.  Actually, anybody ever think that disturbing a … Continue reading →

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Cold Weather Memes: In Honor of the Temp Dropping

Posted on November 25, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

All taken from a Yahoo Image Search.  Enjoy.

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Claws of Wind

Posted on January 7, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

A roar from all around Precursor to pain As the icy wind cuts deep Surpassing clothes And driving through flesh Stabbing at the bone We wish to stay inside Because the gale always finds skin Yet we never get our … Continue reading →

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