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Quiet February 2022

2/28/2022

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Quiet Month

It was a quiet and chilly and slow month.
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We kept things simple in February. One highlight was enjoying a nice moonrise, over Lake LBJ.  

Ukes at the Cabin

We spent a couple nights at the cabin. A fire and ukuleles. Perfect.
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It's been over a year since Don and I pulled out the ukes. I'm pretty rusty.  

Games and Puzzles

Seemed like time stood still this February. We watched a lot of the winter Olympics.
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And we read and played games. 

Year of the Tiger
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We celebrated anything that came our way in February.
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Happy Lunar New Year! Eating cake with chopsticks is not a good idea. 

February 14
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On Valentine's Day we were supposed to be in Oregon, celebrating with this little one. But there were surges in Covid, so we rescheduled for March. 
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We Zoomed with this little Birthday Girl instead. 

Our Valentine's Day

Don and I have had 43 Valentine's Days together. We've learned to keep it simple. Cookies and Cactus! 
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Music and Champagne. A big night!

Galveston
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Weather was lousy towards the end of the month, but we enjoyed a getaway to the island for a couple nights.  
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It was only a 75 minute drive and suddenly we could see beach and tropical vegetation! A treat, even with blustery weather.

Historic Buildings

I adore the historic parts of the old city. The architecture of the Sacred Heart Church and Bishop's Palace, always impress me.
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Some of the beautiful old homes were decorated for Mardi Gras.

The Kettle House
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We ended the month with a stay at one of the more curious "hotel" options of Galveston. The Kettle House today, is an Airbnb. 
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10 years ago, I took a photo of what looked like spaceship with a roof! I never dreamed that someday we'd sleep inside that thing.

Mid-Century Modern

This oddball structure was transformed into a modern-cool, Airbnb a few years ago. We arrived with food and games and books and made ourselves at home.
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The circular, modern space was lovely and comfy. It had a very fun Jetson's vibe, with decor from the 1960's.
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We settled into the oddly shaped space, with all its knotty cypress. We entertained ourselves with ukes and Margaritas.
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The upper and lower level were connected with a spiral staircase. It felt like a boat down below, with bunks built into the side and hanging chairs.

Deck Space

It felt like we'd drifted off in a boat for 2 days. I tried to go out "on deck" a couple times.
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But it really was too windy. I lasted only minutes.

Dinner on the Bay

After a couple months of opting out of restaurants, we stepped back into the world of dining out! We found this spot within walking distance of "The Kettle". 
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The best part of this month was seeing some light at the end of the pandemic tunnel! Cheers to seeing the numbers drop! Bring on the spring!
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    I started this blog, by thinking about the things that make me laugh and smile. My "Photo a Day" posting began on May 27, 2016.  I had just been diagnosed with Breast Cancer, and I found I could keep things positive, by sharing some of my favorite photographs. After 7 months, I stopped the daily habit and aimed for monthly posts. 

    ​Now, at the end of each month, I look back at all the things I enjoyed in the weeks before. I share some photos, along with a few words. It's a good reminder to myself, to feel grateful every day. 

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