Fire and Ice

Posted on December 26, 2021 by Jennie

Ice storm on Christmas Day


It lasted…and lasted.

The only thing to do was start a fire.

Fire and Ice, Football, and Leftovers.
Life is Good.

Jennie

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About Jennie

I have been teaching preschool for over forty years. This is my passion. I believe that children have a voice, and that is the catalyst to enhance or even change the learning experience. Emergent curriculum opens young minds. It's the little things that happen in the classroom that are most important and exciting. That's what I write about. I was a live guest on the Kelly Clarkson Show. I am highlighted in the seventh edition of Jim Trelease's million-copy bestselling book, "The Read-Aloud Handbook" because of my reading to children. My class has designed quilts that hang as permanent displays at the National Liberty Museum in Philadelphia, the Fisher House at the Boston VA Hospital, and the Massachusetts State House in Boston.
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65 Responses to Fire and Ice

  2. Ritu's avatar Ritu says:
    December 26, 2021 at 2:53 pm

    ☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️

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  3. insearchofitall's avatar insearchofitall says:
    December 26, 2021 at 2:54 pm

    I’m glad you have a fireplace. 🙂 Sounds like a perfect day to me. Except for the football. 🙂

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  4. beth's avatar beth says:
    December 26, 2021 at 3:27 pm

    I love the beauty of ice, but know how it is a challenge as well, glad you had the fire to offset it

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  5. Mya's avatar Mya says:
    December 26, 2021 at 3:52 pm

    Ice storms are the worst😕

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  6. beetleypete's avatar beetleypete says:
    December 26, 2021 at 3:59 pm

    A fire on an icy day reminds us of our primeval past. (No ice here, just rain.)
    Best wishes, Pete.

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    • Jennie's avatar Jennie says:
      December 26, 2021 at 6:23 pm

      It really does. We truly become helpless and at the mercy of Mother Nature. Anyone here would rather have a foot of snow than a half-inch of ice. But, it is so beautiful. Best to you, Pete.

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  7. laura bruno lilly's avatar laura bruno lilly says:
    December 26, 2021 at 4:17 pm

    Glad you could cozy up to a warm fire and drink in the ambiance of the icestorm – hot beverage in hand too I hope!

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  8. Darlene's avatar Darlene says:
    December 26, 2021 at 4:26 pm

    The best thing about Boxing Day is the leftovers!! Stay warm. That fireplace looks very cosy.

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  10. Liz Gauffreau's avatar Liz Gauffreau says:
    December 26, 2021 at 5:40 pm

    Our ice storm was yesterday. We awoke to a blanket of newly-fallen snow this morning.

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  11. Carla's avatar Carla says:
    December 26, 2021 at 6:02 pm

    Sounds like a perfect way to spend the day. I do love the look of trees when they are covered with ice, beautiful.

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  12. cindy knoke's avatar cindy knoke says:
    December 26, 2021 at 8:37 pm

    How beautiful!
    Stanta’s heading home…… Have a Wonderful & Happy New Year Jennie!

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  13. bosssybabe's avatar bosssybabe says:
    December 26, 2021 at 9:31 pm

    Yep – that’s all we need (well, my husband at least), football and leftovers! 😀

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  14. srbottch's avatar srbottch says:
    December 26, 2021 at 10:21 pm

    What a wonderful recipe for a fun day! And such an enjoyable football game, to boot😉!

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  16. Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life.'s avatar Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. says:
    December 27, 2021 at 3:39 am

    Not always convenient but still beautiful.. love the fire… thanks for sharing Jennie ♥

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  17. quiall's avatar quiall says:
    December 27, 2021 at 8:04 am

    At that moment the world is such an incredibly beautiful place! It’s also dangerous. But the fire sounds perfect!

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  18. Jim Borden's avatar Jim Borden says:
    December 27, 2021 at 10:38 am

    life is good when you can find the good in anything. meanwhile, we had 55 degree weather – perfect for a walk…

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  19. CarolCooks2's avatar CarolCooks2 says:
    December 27, 2021 at 7:58 pm

    So beautiful and what a lovely fireplace…picture-perfect, Jennie…x

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  20. petespringer's avatar petespringerauthor says:
    December 27, 2021 at 10:00 pm

    It sounds like a pretty good day in my book! We are just back from our travels—too far behind on blogging to get to them all.

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    • Jennie's avatar Jennie says:
      December 27, 2021 at 10:36 pm

      I hope you had a wonderful visit with your son. I am always far behind on blogging, so no worries. Rest, enjoy the day back home tomorrow, and your blogging can wait. Best to you, Pete!

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  21. Dan Antion's avatar Dan Antion says:
    December 28, 2021 at 7:48 am

    Looks like you made the best of it, Jennie.

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  22. boundlessblessingsblog's avatar boundlessblessingsblog says:
    December 28, 2021 at 10:09 am

    Wonderful and beautiful post, Jennie.

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  24. Birder's Journey's avatar Birder's Journey says:
    December 29, 2021 at 12:52 pm

    Beautiful scenery and beautiful sentiments! Happy New Year, Jennie!!

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  25. Kelly MacKay's avatar Kelly MacKay says:
    December 29, 2021 at 1:19 pm

    Nice fire.looks comfy

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  26. circadianreflections's avatar circadianreflections says:
    January 1, 2022 at 12:12 pm

    It looks magical out there but, I like your plan of staying in with a nice toasty fire and good food. 😀

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