The dahlias are blooming - my first two to show up. 😍

Betty and Brian are happy, happy, happy to receive 26 dozen socks for our Omaha Public Schools District Operations Sock-tober. You have two more days after today to bring socks to DOS. #OPSProud

On the afternoon walk, I learned that inflatable Christmas mike wasowski's are deeply untrustworthy. You need to give them wide berth, preferably behind your person's legs and bark at it once you are past the danger zone.

Our No Place for Hate group is collecting winter wear to help families! Please consider donating! Norris Middle #itsaRedbirdthing

It was my pleasure to read to the third graders at OPS Sunny Slope Elementary School today! An amazing group, who listened well and had smart questions to ask me afterwards. It was great fun! Omaha Public Schools @NCAACWS #OPSProud #ReadersBecomeLeaders

A winter visit to Lauritzen Gardens - always something lovely to see.

My snowy day fur collar.

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... and then we find people who are completely splendid

Kim’s little project in the front yard.

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Hey North High School Freshman!? (Hey what?!) Hey North Freshman!? (Hey what?!) Come and get your IPad Monday, 8-17! (Last name Alpha A-K: 8 am to Noon and L-Z: 1 pm to 5 pm)

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The 6-yr-old ginger told us he wants to fly in a plane. He is going to stick his head out the window, with his tongue out like the dog, and lick the clouds.

A year ago today, my department was one of the few still working on site, at lunch we were sent home for a yet to be determined amount of time. I stuffed my two plants into my car, at home took the dog for a walk - too unsettled to be still.

😀 Second shot this week - making plans in my head for what could be...

Gotcha Day Anniversary

Taking a rainy walk with this guy and the critter. 🙂