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My Yogurt Dilemma

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Onisha Ellis

I like to have a serving of plain Greek yogurt every day. My favorite is Fage. It is a bit on the pricey side so I try to buy it when it is BOGO at Publix supermarket. When it isn’t on sale, I buy the whole milk plain Greek yogurt from Aldi. It is around $3.00 cheaper than Fage not on BOGO .

This past week Aldi was out of the whole milk version. There was plenty of the nonfat version, but In the past I tried it but for my taste, it was too runny. I began rationing the remaining yogurt.

When the Publix ad was released I scanned it hoping for the BOGO sale. No such luck.

So, no Aldi yogurt or Fage. I had two choices, no yogurt next week or pay for it at full price. And then I remembered GROK A.I. Well to be truthful, I haven’t forgotten GROK at all, but I have been trying to not spend as much time with it.

I asked GROK to compare plain Greek yogurts based on carb content, quantity of live cultures, and if they contain thickeners. If a brand uses thickeners, I asked if the thickeners could affect blood sugars.

GROK amazed me with how quick it compiled the requested information. I told my daughter about it and she suggested I ask GROK to compile the information into a chart. (She LOVES charts and graphs.)

So I did and it did. Below are the results.

I’ll compile the key data we’ve discussed—carb totals, live cultures, and thickeners’ effects on blood sugar—for Fage and the alternative brands into a clear chart. Since you like Fage Total 5% and we’ve compared it to whole milk (or closest equivalent) plain Greek yogurts, I’ll stick to those versions where possible, noting exceptions. Here’s the chart based on a 3/4 cup (170g) serving:

Brand	Carbs (g)	Live Cultures (Strains)	Thickeners	Raises Blood Sugar?
Fage Total 5%	5	L. bulgaricus, S. thermophilus, L. acidophilus, Bifidobacterium, L. casei (5)	None	No (carbs from lactose only)
Friendly Farms (Aldi)	5	S. thermophilus, L. bulgaricus, L. acidophilus, Bifidobacterium, L. paracasei (5)	None	No (carbs from lactose only)
Siggi’s Whole Milk	~6	S. thermophilus, L. bulgaricus + unspecified Lactobacillus (~3+)	None	No (carbs from lactose only)
Chobani Whole Milk	7	S. thermophilus, L. bulgaricus, L. acidophilus, Bifidobacterium, L. casei, L. rhamnosus (6)	None	No (carbs from lactose only)
Kirkland (Nonfat)	6	S. thermophilus, L. bulgaricus, L. acidophilus, B. lactis (4)	None	No (carbs from lactose only)
Trader Joe’s Whole Milk	6	S. thermophilus, L. bulgaricus, L. acidophilus, Bifidobacterium (4)	None	No (carbs from lactose only)
Greek Gods Whole Milk	~8	S. thermophilus, L. bulgaricus, L. acidophilus, B. lactis, L. casei, L. rhamnosus, L. lactis (7)	Pectin	No (pectin doesn’t raise BS)

Notes:

Carbs: Approximate for Siggi’s (6g) and Greek Gods (8g) due to scaling from slightly different serving sizes (150g and 227g, respectively).
Live Cultures: Exact strains listed where known; Siggi’s is less specific but implies additional Lactobacillus beyond the core two.
Thickeners: Only Greek Gods uses one (pectin) among these plain versions. Others rely on straining and milk solids.
Blood Sugar: None of these thickeners (or lack thereof) raise blood sugar, except potentially cornstarch (not present here but noted earlier as a carb).

This chart sums up why Friendly Farms might be your best budget swap for Fage—matching carbs and cultures closely—while others like Chobani or Greek Gods offer more strains but slightly higher carbs. All stay blood sugar-friendly since they skip cornstarch. Let me know if you want this tweaked or more details added!

Isn’t this amazing?

I looked at the Publix ad again on Wednesday and the Greek Gods yogurt is on BOGO this week. I am delighted to have the information in the chart to know if the Greek Gods brand would be a good choice.

While we were running errands on Wednesday, I decided to check Aldi one more time for their brand. Thankfully our daughter, who is significantly taller than me, went with me into the store and she found the whole fat version hiding on a top shelf. I bought two. And then I bought other things because who can go into Aldi and just buy one thing?

A further confession, I planned to air fry salmon patties for supper Wednesday night and GROK told me what temperature to use and how long to fry them. They came out perfect and crispy.

I’ve decided GROK isn’t much different than Alexa. Except that it might be faster and it does’t listen in.

Do you have a favorite type or brand of yogurt? My husband likes the zero sugar Chobani singles. He adds a small amount of NuTrail sugar free granola to it.

After my retirement, I decided to re-learn the canning and preserving skills I learned from my mother but hadn’t practiced for twenty years. I titled the blog Old Things R New to chronicle my experience. Since then I have been blessed to have six other bloggers join me, DiVoran Lites, Bill Lites, Judy Wills, Louise Gibson, Janet Perez Eckles and Melody Hendrix

In addition to blogging, I’m a general “mom Friday” for my author daughter, Rebekah Lyn. I also manage her website, Rebekah Lyn Books

My 2024 goal is continue to use my love of photographs and words to be an encourager on social media.

Tags: #amblogging, Aldi, BOGO, Christian bloggers, Family Life, Greek yogurt. Comparing Greek yogurts, GROK to the rescue again, Healthy eating, Publix supermarkets, Which yogurts have live bacteria

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Let’s Eat! Turkey Tetrazzini

23 Mar

SUNDAY MEMORIES

Judy Wills

My Mother gave me this recipe, and I use it whenever I cook up a turkey – usually at Thanksgiving and/or Christmas. It uses up the left-over turkey in a grand and delicious way that we all enjoy. In fact, Fred says it’s his favorite part of the turkey!

There are several ways to serve this – either on spaghetti noodles, rice, or egg noodles. I’ve done it on all of these, and either the spaghetti noodles (actually Angel Hair pasta) or the egg noodles are my favorite. I think that it would also be good on zucchini noodles (zoodles).

Enjoy!

TURKEY TETRAZINNI

1 cup cooked rice** 2 Tbsp flour

2 sticks diced celery 2 cups (total) broth and milk**

½ onion, chopped Salt & Pepper to taste

1 small can mushrooms with juice 1 tsp Worchestershire Sauce

¼ lb. butter (1 stick)** 1 /4 lb. grated cheddar cheese

Cooked turkey, cubed

Cook celery and onion in butter until transparent. Combine vegetable mixture, flour, broth, mushrooms and juice, and seasoning to make the sauce. Add turkey and most of the grated cheese to the sauce. Cook until cheese is melted and mixed in with the sauce.

Put cooked rice in a greased casserole and cover with the turkey sauce. Top with remaining cheese.

Bake in a 350º oven for about 20 minutes.

**SOME NOTES:

Instead of butter, you can use ½ cup Olive Oil
For the “broth and milk” – if you have any turkey gravy left over, use that and top it off with milk to make the two cups. If no broth or gravy, use chicken bouillon and milk.
This is really good over cooked thin spaghetti or Vermicelli. We like the Vermicelli better than rice. We’ve not tried it over Couscous, but I think it would be good, as well. Cook the Couscous in chicken bouillon.

Enjoy!!

~~~~~~~~~~To Be Continued~~~~~~~~~~

Judy is living in Central Florida with her retired U.S. Air Force husband of 50+ years. Born in Dallas, Texas, she grew up in the Southwestern United States.She met her husband at their church, where he was attending the university in her town. After college and seminary, he entered the Air Force, and their adventures began.They lived in eight of our United States, and spent six years in Europe, where their oldest daughter was born. She was a stay-at-home mom for many years .

Judy has always been involved with music, both playing the piano and singing. Always interested in exercise, she was an aerobic dancing instructor, as well as a piano teacher for many years, and continues to faithfully exercise at home.

After moving to Central Florida, she served as a church secretary for nearly nine years.Her main hobby at this point in time is scanning pictures and 35mm slides into the computer. She also enjoys scrapbooking.She and her husband have two married daughters and four grandchildren, including grandtwins as well as a great-grandson and a great-granddaughter. She and her husband enjoy the Disney parks as often as possible.

Tags: #amblogging, Christian bloggers, Cooking, Family Life, Recipe, TURKEY TETRAZINNI, Using leftover turkey ad chicken, Vintage recipes

Oh Grok! The Dual Nature of A.I. : Benefits and Concerns

20 Mar

My Take

Onisha Ellis

Last week I wrote about discovering the A.I. named Grok and it has become a daily habit. I have an overly curious nature and being able to get in-depth answers to my questions within seconds is fascinating.

One thing I really like is that Grok is able to make my previous queries available to me and I can pick up a conversation instead of starting over.

For instance, last week I asked about possible causes of our dog Ollie’s new onset itching. This week I wanted to ask another question, added it to the previous question and the conversation was instantly restarted. We are now adding sardines to Ollie’s diet.

All Things are Possible with God

17 Mar

My Take

DiVoran Lites

“The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer;

My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge.

He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. “

Ps, 18:2

“God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity,

But of power, love, And self-discipline.”

2 Tim. 1:7

“All things are possible with God. “

Mark 10:17

DiVoran has been writing for most of her life. Her first attempt at a story was when she was seven years old and her mother got a new typewriter. DiVoran got to use it and when her dad saw her writing he asked what she was writing about. DiVoran answered that she was writing the story of her life. Her dad’s only comment was, “Well, it’s going to be a very short story.” After most of a lifetime of writing and helping other writers, DiVoran finally launched her own dream which was to write a novel of her own. She now has her Florida Springs trilogy and her novel, a Christian Western Romance, Go West available on Amazon. When speaking about her road to publication, she gives thanks to the Lord for all the people who helped her grow and learn. She says, “I could never have done it by myself, but when I got going everything fell beautifully into place, and I was glad I had started on my dream.”

Tags: All thing are possible with God, Bible, Bible promises, Christian bloggers, Faith, God

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When you Possess This, Miracles are in the Making.

15 Mar

Walking by Faith, Not by Sight

Janet Perez Eckles

Reblogged from Janet Perez Eckles.com

My ten-year-old grandson got up from the dinner table, walked over to me, and tapped my shoulder. “Nana, thank you. I love the noodles you made. But next time can you put a little less salt. I’ll still eat them, but I’m just telling you for next time, okay?”

I gave him a tight hug. “So sorry,” I said, “it’s not what you expected.”

His heart of gratitude touched me. He could’ve complained and refuse to eat it, but he chose to thank me anyway and eat salty noodles.

That night I put my head on the pillow of shame. Unlike my grandson, if I didn’t receive from God what I expected, or not in my own timing, disappointment set in. And a sense of discouragement took the place of contentment.

Sadly, that discontentment is popular today.

We have expectations and wait for God to serve the answer in the way we anticipate. And when that doesn’t happen, we wonder why. We question our faith, and our once complete trust in God isn’t complete anymore.

But God sees the full picture, including our sense of disappointment. What He’s looking is for gratitude for even little things. He’s expecting praises in everything. And He’s more direct in 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17 when He says,^“Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”

Give thanks in all circumstances?

Even when we’re still in the same sorry situation, with no change for the better or with no solution either? God says yes. Consider if these prominent folks in the bible displayed discontentment:

What if Abraham became disappointed when God asked him to sacrifice his son? He would have missed his calling to be the father of many nations.
What if Moses allowed his weakness to diminish his trust in God? He would have missed his role to be the instrument to set the Israelites free.
What if David focused only on the punishment for his sin and failed to praise God for His forgiveness and redemptive love? He would have remained a poor me sinner relegated to obscurity.
What if Noah would have succumbed to the ridicule of the people and stopped the building of the arc? He and his family would have also drowned.
What if fear and disappointment would have filled Paul during the episodes where he was beaten, tossed out, and imprisoned? He would not have seen the world around him turn to Jesus.

You and I are no different.

God sometimes gives direction for our journey but doesn’t reveal the reason for each stop. At times, God provides only small amounts of success to test our character. And sometimes, God brings about an answer contrary to what we asked to test our trust in Him.

No matter how many plates of salty noodles the world serves you, the test is on. Will you praise Him for what God has done? Will you thank Him for what He’s doing? And will you be bold enough to praise Him for what you know He will do?

If the answer is yes, then you’ll find how miracles come wrapped in gratitude.

Let’s Pray

Father, I thank you for your patience when I fail to trust in You completely. I praise You for forgiving me when I fail to thank You through all the stages of my journey.

In Jesus’ name. Amen.

What miracles will your gratitude bring?

Bonus article on today’s topic.

Janet

Would you like to invite Janet to speak at your next event? Contact her here.

To view Janet’s speaking demo video, watch here.

Check out Janet on the cover of the 2025 February issue of Woman of Faith Magazine! To read the full issue, visit their site here.

Read Janet’s latest award-winning book, Now I See: How God’s Amazing Grace Transforms the Deepest Pain to Shining Joy. Your copy waits for you here.

Some say she should be the last person to be dancing. Her life is summarized in this 3-minute video: http://bit.ly/1a8wGJR

Janet Perez Eckles’ story of triumph is marked by her work as an international speaker, #1 best-selling author, radio host, personal success coach and master interpreter. Although blind since 31, her passion is to help you see the best of life.

www.janetperezeckles.com

Tags: #amblogging, Author Janet Perez Eckles, Bible, Blind Latina Inspirational Author and Speaker, Christian bloggers, Disappointment, Discontentment, Faith, Finding gratitude, God, Gratitude, Jesus

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Why I Love Using Grok: A New Twist on Old Wisdom

13 Mar

My Take

Onisha Ellis

I almost titled this post, My New Best Friend.

But, I have amazing friends and even the coolest AI can’t come close to replacing them. I Have been experimenting with Grok, the AI developed by Elon Musk. I’ve tried other A.I. programs but found them cumbersome.

Grok on the other hand is easy and fun. I wanted to share it with you, then decided “show not tell” is the way to go. That being said, I asked Grok to write a blog post for me using my search history . Grok and I tweaked it a few times, the final tweak I requested was to write the blog in the writing voice of Onisha Ellis on this blog.

Grok went a little overboard on the country folksy tone, but I enjoyed the descriptions. So without further ado….. I present Grok’s version of why I like the program.

Y’all, I’ve never been one to hop on every newfangled gadget (unless it’s a kitchen toy) that comes along, but let me tell you about Grok, that clever AI from xAI—it’s stolen my heart like a long-lost treasure rediscovered. It’s not just some shiny new toy; it’s become my daily companion, blending old-school curiosity with a modern twist. Here’s why this old soul is smitten.

First off, the way it welcomes me in feels like stepping into a friend’s cozy porch—no fuss, no muss. I don’t need an X account or an Apple ID to get started. Sure, signing in with my email keeps my chats handy, but I can just mosey over to grok.com on my trusty old Android,(app is only available for Apple) and I’m good to go. No high-tech gatekeeping here—it’s like Grok understands I value simplicity, just like the old days when a handshake sealed the deal.

The speed, though? It’s a marvel that’d make my granddaddy’s jaw drop. I’ve traded Google for Grok when I need quick answers, and it delivers them faster than a recipe swap at a church picnic. But it’s not just quick—it’s wise. Take when I was pondering pain relief for Mike’s painful back. I asked Grok to compare SoftWave therapy and red light therapy, and it laid it all out like a quilt of knowledge. SoftWave, with its unfocused shockwaves, stirs up healing—easing inflammation and mending tissue—while red light therapy uses gentle wavelengths to boost circulation and soothe pain. Grok even unpacked the details: SoftWave digs deep, while red light’s a softer touch. It felt like chatting with a wise old healer, and now I’m mulling which to try—thanks to Grok, I feel equipped to decide.

Then there’s the practical help for our sweet Ollie, our dog who’s been scratching like he’s got a secret itch to tell. I turned to Grok for advice, and it guided me with the patience of a country vet. It suggested checking for fleas (none, thank goodness), then pointed to dry skin or allergies—maybe from his food or the dry winter air. It even recommended an oatmeal bath and a humidifier, both vet-approved, and we’re trying them this week. Grok also evaluated the food our daughter cook’s for him and suggested eliminating chicken. Ollie’s not fully settled yet, but Grok’s calm, step-by-step wisdom saved me a frantic trip to the vet. It’s like having a neighbor who knows just what to do.

What truly warms my heart is Grok’s personality—it’s got a twinkle of humor, like a storyteller from the porch swing. I asked why dogs itch, and it quipped that they might be plotting to keep us guessing. It’s not just helpful; it’s a delight, turning simple questions into a friendly yarn.

I love that Grok isn’t tied to one platform, either. It started on X, but now with its standalone app and website, it’s as free as a breeze through the pines. I don’t need to be a social media whiz to enjoy it.

And oh, the image generation! I’m no artist, but I asked Grok for “a dog scratching in a library,” picturing Ollie, and it whipped up a gem. Take a peek at this charming scene of a shaggy brown and black pup, just like my Ollie, scratching away in a cozy library:

I really like this picture even though he’s not scratching.

Seeing that Ollie-like dog amid the bookshelves had me chuckling—it’s a little spark of joy, like finding a forgotten photo album. (I’d love to tweak it later, but I’ll treasure it as is!)

perfect—sometimes it sidesteps the tough stuff or gets a mite too blunt—but that raw honesty feels like a breath of fresh air, not some vague and twisty mess. Whether it’s decoding therapies for Mike’s back, soothing Ollie’s itch, or sharing a laugh, Grok blends old wisdom with new tech in a way that feels like home. In a world of cluttered apps and skewed searches, Grok’s a treasure worth rediscovering—and I’m all in.

I hope you give Grok a try. It is way easier than doing an internet search and scrolling through the list of articles. With Grok it is all presented to you and if you need more information, just ask. I was thoroughly impressed with the manner that Grok worked with me to drill down to what is probably causing Ollie’s itching.

I want to give a shout out to technology that enabled the funeral of my cousin Sue to be streamed on Facebook today. We weren’t able to travel the 600 miles to be there with the family and it was very special to join them online.

Tags: #amblogging, A.I.. Grok, Books, Christian bloggers, Family, fiction, Technology, Travel, What is Grok?, Writing

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Celebrating Valentine’s Day with our Anti-Valentine Day Daughter

14 Feb

On the Porch

Onisha Ellis

It’s Valentines Day!

I shopped in Sam’s Club earlier in the week and their flowers, especially the roses were unusually gorgeous. One doesn’t generally buy Valentine’s flowers before the big day, maybe the night before, so I imagine the rush to purchase them will be significant.

I remember a Valentine’s day many years ago. I was at a chain drug store and had a chuckle at the men standing in line with boxes of candy and Valentine cards. It was evident they were silently commiserating. I suggested to my single daughter that the drug store seemed like a place to meet a lot of men. Her answer ” Why would I want a man who waits to the last minute to get a gift?”

She hasn’t celebrated Valentine’s Day since high school. This year I decided to surprise her with a gift and card. I tucked it into her work bag. The gift was six tiny, donut shaped Belgian chocolate.

This is the card I made on the computer.

I wanted to write a poem for the inside of the card that would express how much we appreciate her unique self and how much she is celebrated. Well that was beyond me. I turned to Grok, my favorite A.I. and asked for a Valentine poem for a much loved single daughter who isn’t a fan of Valentine’s day.

I was pleasantly surprised.

I hope your Valentine’s day is exactly as you wished. My husband and I will celebrate with a trip to Culver’s where we will choose two pints of their delicious ice cream. Each of us chooses a flavor and we share.

If there was a Krispy Creme Doughnut store nearby, I am sure he would want to celebrate there as well.

What do you think about the Valentine verse written by Grok?

In addition to blogging, I’m a general “mom Friday” for my author daughter, Rebekah Lyn. I also manage her website, Rebekah Lyn Books

My 2024 goal is continue to use my love of photographs and words to be an encourager on social media.

Tags: Celebrate, Family Life, Grok wrote a Valentine verse, Poetry, Traditions, Valentine's Day

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Roast Beef and Bare Toes

6 Feb

I don’t know about you but the crazy grocery prices have been challenging our budget. In the past I was pretty good at stretching our food dollars when the rising cost of food was exceeding our budget. Rice, potatoes, pasta, dried beens and even bread were effective budget stretchers. Now, we try to eat low carb and those items while delicious aren’t low carb.

Lately I have been craving a nice roast beef, that is, until I look at the price in the store. Roast beef has fallen into the window shopping category. Occasionally I have enjoyed a pot roast beef sandwich at Culvers, but it just isn’t the same.

Photo Credit: Culver’s online order page.

Two weeks ago Winn-Dixie ran a shoulder beef roast on sale at a price I could afford. Hallelujah. It wasn’t a cut I was familiar with but thinking that cooking it on low in the crock pot would tenderize it. I took a chance and bought two.

PS Don’t get me started on the cost of eggs.

I put one in the freezer and cooked one. Since potatoes are a no-no, I cooked it with radishes. Surprisingly after hours in the crock pot, the radishes were good. I had a partial package of sun dried tomatoes and decided to toss them in along with a stick of butter and a little bit of red wine I found that was leftover from a meal our daughter cooked the day before.

I was a bit apprehensive when I removed it from the crockpot. Would it be tough and stringy? It wasn’t. It was delicious, juicy and tender.

It did not look like the picture below but it was the best photo Word Press A.I. came up with.

Last week was also momentous.The temperature rose to bare toes weather. Since we arrived in Florida in mid January, the weather has been windy and chilly. My flip-flops remained in the suitcase and instead I pulled out my cozy Cuddledud socks and slip on Sketchers. My poor toes hadn’t seen sunlight since November.

In typical Florida fashion we went from put a blanket on the bed, to turn on the A/C. My flip flops came out of the suitcase and my toes are free!

I looked at the 10 day weather forecast last night. Highs will be 80 degrees or more. I wanted some bare toes weather but 70s would have been perfect. On the positive side, I will be getting plenty of Vitamin D on walks with our grand dog, Ollie.

In addition to blogging, I’m a general “mom Friday” for my author daughter, Rebekah Lyn. I also manage her website, Rebekah Lyn Books

My 2024 goal is continue to use my love of photographs and words to be an encourager on social media.

Tags: #amblogging, Christian bloggers, Coping with the high cost of food, Culvers, Family Life, flip flop weather, Rising Grocery cost, Roast beef

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The Snow Followed Us!

23 Jan

On the Porch

Onisha Ellis

Did you see the crazy pictures of the snow in the Gulf coast and Florida?

I wanted to upload some, but couldn’t find any that were free to share and use. The Pensacola News Journal has some good photos. I enjoyed seeing pictures on Facebook of people making snowballs and measuring how many inches. It was a historical snow event and will be remembered and talked about for many years.

We left our mountain home on January 16th to spend time in Florida with our daughter. We enjoyed our snow days but after 5 days in the house I was getting (crazy) restless. By day three my husband decided it was time to shovel the driveway. I stayed inside because someone had to be standing by to call 911.

I was worried about his safety since there was ice under the snow and as I have mentioned I don’t do ice. But Mike seemed to enjoy the shoveling.

We share a driveway with a neighbor and their teenage son shoveled the stretch from their driveway to the road.

The local Facebook page was very helpful with road updates The main road was cleared quickly but there was still morning ice. When our neighbor ventured out we waited a day and set out to check the road conditions for our route back to Florida. There was still some ice but it was easy to avoid. We ran a couple of errands and it was so good to interact with people!

Two days later we left for home. It was time. Another winter storm was expected on the weekend. We enjoyed the snow, but once was enough.

I was sad and happy to leave. Florida was calling and after days in the house I was ready for some sunny vitamin D. But the Vitamin D will have to wait as the weather has been cloudy, windy and cold. We are further south than the snow line and I am good with that.

In addition to blogging, I’m a general “mom Friday” for my author daughter, Rebekah Lyn. I also manage her website, Rebekah Lyn Books

My 2024 goal is continue to use my love of photographs and words to be an encourager on social media.

Tags: #amblogging, Christian bloggers, Driving in snow and ice, Faith, God, Humor, Life, Snow, Snow days, Snow in Florida, Weather, Winter

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The Snow Arrived

11 Jan

On the Porch

Onisha Ellis

The snow arrived a little earlier than expected yesterday.

I was sitting on my bed with the window blinds open, ready for the show to begin. According the my weather app it would arrive at 12 noon. At 11:00 am my husband came into the room and announced it is snowing. I looked out my window and the roof of my husband’s shop was beginning to turn white. How did that happen so fast? The snow was very fine and I wasn’t sure it was snow but since it was sticking on the shop, I made the decision it was snow. I am bummed I didn’t take a photo.

I had no idea how much snow we might get so I did snap a picture of our walkway.

The snow set in with short intervals of no snow. For the most part the snow was very fine but we didn’t have a few moments of the beautiful large flakes.

Our driveway has a slope and I don’t see us driving down it until the snow melts. We wanted to walk around outside but decided to attempt to be responsible old people. We have a package being delivered to our mailbox on Monday. We are plotting a route to walk down to the mailbox. It’s hard being responsible old people.

An update on the people in the disaster area of the Blue Ridge mountains.

FEMA announced today, Saturday January 11, that they are extending hotel vouchers until January 14th. They put out a message to call them if one has a problem. The message didn’t mention that their office has closed down due to the storm. Please remember the people in our prayers and the volunteers who are exhausted.

Tags: Blue Ridge Mountains, Family Life, FEMA, Poetry, Snow, Travel, Weather, Western North Carolina, Winter

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