Tag Archives: spring madness

Dangerous sunshine

Posted on January 29, 2020 by Lummox JR

It’s a beautiful sunny day today, but very cold. The sunshine however just hit me with a nasty fit of the spring madness. Which is a problem because as I mentioned it’s cold, but also it’s the tail end of … Continue reading →

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A stupid idea dies on the vine

Posted on October 4, 2019 by Lummox JR

I recently mentioned my admiration for the CoeLux skylight, and how I’d love to have one or better yet see some kind of DIY version (since the real one costs an insane amount of money, and probably will for the … Continue reading →

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Fall madness

Posted on September 18, 2019 by Lummox JR

I’ve posted before about spring madness, which affects me when spring comes along and winter has dragged on. Two years in a row now I’ve missed out on taking a zoo day, and that bothers me a lot. But this … Continue reading →

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A season-transitional gap

Posted on April 30, 2019 by Lummox JR

I really didn’t mean to go nearly two months without a post, but life happened. Tooth drama has settled down a bit, and I’m hoping soon I can get a follow-up appointment to get my implant started. My wife finally … Continue reading →

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Grill season is back!

Posted on May 9, 2018 by Lummox JR

I haven’t been to the zoo yet this year. Last year we didn’t have a spring, but this year I’ve passed up at least two beautiful potential zoo days so far—today and last week. The reason: I’m still not walking … Continue reading →

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Infirm on a sunny day

Posted on April 23, 2018 by Lummox JR

I have been healthy exactly two days this year: January 1-2. Since then it’s been an absolute train wreck. I came down with a cold I picked up New Year’s Eve, that left me with a nasty cough. That developed … Continue reading →

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No it’s not summer, Traci

Posted on April 19, 2018 by Lummox JR

One of the local car dealerships has a commercial that opens like this: “It’s summertime. The livin’ is easy, and so are the deals!” Who wrote that ad? They should be hit with a brick. It’s not summertime. It’s not … Continue reading →

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The vernal equinox is a lie

Posted on March 20, 2018 by Lummox JR

The first day of spring is pretty much always a sick joke here in Syracuse. Today it’s in the mid-20s and we hope to cross just past freezing for today’s high. I think the last time we had a truly … Continue reading →

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In search of: murdering the winter blahs

Posted on February 14, 2017 by Lummox JR

I’ve mentioned before that I believe I suffer from mild Seasonal Affective Disorder. This is self-diagnosed, not anything I’ve seen a doctor about, but it fits everything I know about myself. In late winter it manifests as the spring madness, … Continue reading →

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College weather

Posted on August 23, 2016 by Lummox JR

I’m looking out my window at the beautiful day today, and it’s killing me. I’ve been out there already at lunchtime, but still I’m drawn outside. The sky is blue with fluffy clouds, it’s only about 80° out, and the … Continue reading →

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