
This is of my backyard on Thursday. These branches were hanging almost to the ground when normally we couldn’t touch them with a twenty foot ladder. We went from ice that brought down limbs all over our yard to snow…level 3 which means stay at home or get a ticket. On the way to work on Thursday, I wanted to go back home, get my camera and take pictures all morning. The ice made the world beautiful. And dangerous. We still have some limbs hanging by a thread and waiting to fall. The 29 huge trees I was so proud of when moving here have proven to be a challenge.

This was taken right outside the side door, off the Florida room which now belongs to the dogs. I took it Saturday as the sun was going down. It’s a strange feeling to not be able to leave your house. And I didn’t even get my writing done. We sat in the familyroom with a fire crackling in the fireplace and watched it continue to snow on Saturday. By Sunday the worst was done and we came out to play…not drive. My first time in the car will be this morning as I go to work. We’re still at level 1, so it will be interesting. The road we live on hasn’t been cleared, but we’re near the end.

Paige was contemplating making a snow angel, but was afraid she’d be buried. The weather just came on TV, and the Early Show is in Scottsdale, saying the temperatures will reach 82 degrees today. At times like this, it’s tough not to regret leaving.

I couldn’t resist adding this one…we made this snowman today, Tuesday and the snow is melting fast.
Judi Thoman
Thoroughly Mannerly Millicent

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From the Romance Readers Connection:
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Lady Millicent has always felt that she has lived in her mother’s shadow, the proper and mannerly Duchess of Weatherly, author of the renowned best selling tome on manners; something Millicent has never been too good at. Taking the advice of her mother’s friend, Millicent decides to go to Scotland to apply for the job of a nanny.
However, upon arriving, she realizes there are actually two others ladies there for the job also, women who seem to need the job much more than her. Millicent is determined to keep her identity secret however she also wants to help the children and the other ladies
Lord McDougal has no idea what was awaiting him on his arrival home. He desperately needs help with his two children, yet, picking from the three ladies in his home may be difficult, that is until he realize Millicent is the damsel he rescued on the road. McDougal knows he has been in need of a wife although he had not met the woman he thought he could live the rest of his life with and one to help his children. It doesn’t take long for him to realize that the woman he wants is right under his roof.
THOROUGHLY MANNERLY MILLICENT is a remarkable story filled with laughter and romance. Ms. Thoman gives readers an unforgettable tale that they will find hard to put down until the end.
Reviewed by Tangela Williams
Rated: 4
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