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  • 02.02.2026

    Freaking Unreliable Dirt-Loving Squirrel

    Freaking Unreliable Dirt-Loving Squirrel

    Punxsutawney Phil says six more weeks of winter, but his track record says otherwise. A snarky rant about unreliable rodents, boots I love, sweaters I avoid, and why cold without snow feels like a personal insult. Continue reading

    Boots vs sweaters, Cold weather complaints, Groundhog Day, humor writing, Midwest winters, nature, personal essay, Punxsutawney Phil, Seasonal sarcasm, Snarky commentary, snow, weather, Winter, Winter fatigue, writing
  • 25.01.2026

    We Ate Snow and Survived

    We Ate Snow and Survived

    Is snow safe to eat? Doctors say maybe. Midwest kids say we already did. A snarky winter essay about Illinois snowstorms, childhood snow scream, lemon, sugar, and surviving questionable decisions. Continue reading

    Childhood Memories, family, family stories, humor essays, Midwest Life, nostalgia, Seasonal Writing, short-story, snow, Winter, writing


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