Tag Archives: Winter

O Christmas Tree

Posted on December 8, 2013 by FLG

One of the best things about the month of December is not the beginning of the winter season or furrylittlegnome’s birthday but the smell of Christmas trees!  Originating in Germany in the sixteenth century, the tradition of a Christmas tree … Continue reading →

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After Nemo

Posted on February 11, 2013 by FLG

A snow emergency.  A parking ban.  School closings.  Public transportation halted.  A driving ban for twenty-four hours.   It was not pretty, folks.  Nemo literally shut down Boston.  Being cooped up during such a grand storm made watching Jim Cantore of The Weather Channel … Continue reading →

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It’s Everywhere!

Posted on January 11, 2013 by FLG

The chills.  A fever.  The aches and pains.  Fatigue.   The numbers tell an alarming story.  The City of Boston has over 700 confirmed cases of the flu already this season and four deaths have resulted.  Last year, the city had … Continue reading →

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Early January – Of course, it’s cold

Posted on January 4, 2013 by FLG

Happy New Year friends of furrylittlegnome!  As is custom in the Northern Hemisphere, and especially in New England, the new year has brought in some cold temperatures.  Although gnome is back in Boston after a week-long break in Vermont, she checked her … Continue reading →

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Furrylittlegnome Steps Outside

Posted on December 24, 2012 by FLG

A snowy, white Christmas for furrylittlegnome!

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A Taste of the Holiday

Posted on December 16, 2012 by FLG

On a gloomy morning, there will be rain and not snow.  A little disappointed, furrylittlegnome found some holiday cheer in Boston. It’s her favorite time of year! The ducklings in the Public Garden are in a festive mood! Leave it to … Continue reading →

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What Was Missed This Winter

Posted on April 10, 2012 by FLG

Spring has sprung here in New England. It will be sixty-two degrees fahrenheit (about 17 degrees celsius) today. There are buds on the trees and flowers have started to bloom around the city. In Northern New England, the mud season … Continue reading →

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Furrylittlegnome’s Burberry Coat

Posted on January 18, 2012 by FLG

At the corner of Beacon and Charles Streets in Boston. Two ladies approach. Lady #1: I love your coat! Lady #2: I saw you wearing it last winter. That hurts a bit. Are strangers taking notes on furrylittlegnome’s attire?

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