The snow has stopped----for a while. Bridie and I came close to being white figures moving across the landscape as heavy, wet flakes fell on us throughout our walk.
By the time we arrived back at the house, it was pretty easy to shake it all off.
I hope that's all, but the weather forecast indicates we might have more. Dramatic increases temps, though, suggests rain rather than snow.
So, just another entree for the day and the week which is also featuring some variety, especially bracketology for March Madness.
I did put in considerable time yesterday watching the last of the games, Selection Sunday and the Oscars, which had to have taken a record amount of time.
I almost missed the first hour because they started at 4 p.m. instead of 5.
Though it was long, it was a fun show with lots to think about.
Oscars 2026
An Irish lady from Killarney won the Oscar for Best Actress.
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Though it didn't win any awards, the movie "Train Dreams," which is set in our region, received generous applause from the audience every time it was announced as an Oscar nominee.
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I agree with others that this statement was an important highlight at last night's Oscars.
The director of “Mr. Nobody Against Putin” just said this from the stage:
“You lose your country through countless small acts of complicity:
When we act complicit when a government murders people on the streets.
When oligarchs take over the media and control how we produce and consume it.
We all face a moral choice. But even a nobody is more powerful than you think.”
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Also, this morning's message from Pope Leo XIV in support of responsible journalism, which many of us still expect and appreciate.
In the dramatic circumstances of war, information must guard against the risk of turning into propaganda.
It is every journalist's duty to verify the news, so as not to become a megaphone for power.
They must show the suffering that war always brings to populations, which entails showing the face of war and recounting it through the eyes of victims.
🏆🏆🏆🏆
Selection Sunday
Bill had his two caps ready to wear for Selection Sunday.
Our favorites and their opponents in the March Madness dance, first-round matchups
Gonzaga men: Kennesaw State
Gonzaga women: Ol Miss
Idaho men: Houston
Idaho women: Oklahoma
McNeese State: Vanderbilt
Lots to consider and lots to remember about times and days and channels with our teams this year.
Hopefully, that problem will continue through at least the second round.
I'll plan to complete two or three brackets for pools this year just to keep life interesting.
When the sun was shining yesterday, Bill was once again tending to mini bonfires.
It may be a day or two or maybe even three before it's dry enough to burn again.
Annie watched these Irish dancers in Victoria, BC yesterday.
We are getting close to the wonderful holiday. BTW: Jennifer Bair Wood puts together some neat Irish treats at her farm stand on the connector road between the two Shingle Mill Roads.
The Guinness brownies are to die for, as is her soda bread. So, check it out tomorrow.
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