Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Packing, Projects, and a Sunny Soak

A bit of a hazy start to the morning, but it didn’t take long to get moving. When Matt got up, he cooked up mushrooms and eggs—and tossed in a couple extra for S and I. Always appreciated.

S dove straight into his septic tank repair project, while I set my sights on something a little less gritty—packing my suitcase for Vegas. First step: making sure Harley is all set, so I ordered her food to keep things stocked while I’m gone.

After lunch, Shaina headed off to her office shift at Starbucks.


Grama Pat's planter I overwintered has a blooming peace lily - just in time for Easter!

The day turned absolutely beautiful, so we took Harley out for a short walk—sunny, mild, and finally feeling like a break from the cold. S got back to his project after, and I continued packing… which quickly turned into a full closet reset. I ended up purging a stack of t-shirts and sorting through a box, pulling out a few travel mementos that made their way down to the display cabinet.

Mid-afternoon, I got the ham bone simmering, then did a dusting sweep through the master. S wrapped up his project and came in to relax, while Shaina got back later in the afternoon, kindly picking up Cooper on her way. Matt headed out for a walk in the +2 sunshine, and Shaina settled in—puzzle first, of course.

She multitasked by chopping veggies for her soup, got it simmering, and went right back to her puzzle. Meanwhile, S and I took full advantage of that sunshine with a hot tub soak—so bright I actually had to use the cover as a sunshade, even with sunglasses on.

Back inside, quick rinse, then straight into a hot bowl of soup. I even skipped the ham pieces in mine and still thought it was good. Shaina and Matt were finishing a movie at the island while they ate, S had his laptop out there too, so I claimed a quiet sunny spot in the bedroom with my soup and put on more Love Is Blind.

S joined me after tackling the pots, and we wrapped up Season 2 of Landman. B was out to feed and take Cooper home. We tried getting back into Marshals after, but honestly… not our thing. Unless you’re really into constant gunfights, it’s a bit of a miss.

So we switched gears and started Avatar: Fire and Ash. Definitely one of those movies that deserves the full theatre experience—big screen, surround sound, the whole deal. Kinda disappointing we missed that, but still glad to watch it.

We called it around 11, trying not to keep Matt up downstairs—another full day wrapped, with a little bit of everything in it.

Monday, March 30, 2026

Snowy Starts, Watchful Eyes, and a Windy Walk

Harley had me up at 5 a.m.—most likely thirsty after that dry, less-than-stellar kibble supper last night. Fresh snow had blanketed everything, just like the forecast said. But what really got my attention was looking out toward the horses and spotting one lying down. That immediately raised a flag—horses don’t usually stay down at night.

So there I was, binoculars in hand, watching closely. Finally saw her move her head… and after what felt like forever (but probably wasn’t), she got up and stood with the others. Crisis averted—but by then I was wide awake. Took over an hour to fall back asleep, and when I did, it was straight into wild dreams. At least the morning turned out bright and sunny—just brisk.

S had coffee going by 8, and I set the robot vacuum to remap the house (round two… because apparently I messed it up the first time). That became my morning project—getting it cleaned, programmed, and mapped properly. Everyone else was on laptops with coffee and a mix of breakfasts happening around me.

I snuck in a shower and then flipped the schedule a bit—30 minutes of Pilates while everyone else was having lunch. Backwards, but it worked.

S headed off to hockey after eating. I settled into accounting and blog writing, while Shaina balanced her check-ins with a few loads of laundry. She and Matt made a quick run to town for groceries (and an iced cap, obviously).

With all that sunshine, I figured it was the perfect time to take Harley for a walk—but wow, that wind was biting. One of those “feels colder than it looks” kind of days, especially heading straight into it.

Back home, I started figuring out supper plans just as Shaina and Matt returned. Matt tackled the front step and walkway with a shovel (thank you!), and when S got back with Cooper after 4, he handled the back. That -4 temp wasn’t doing us any favors—sunshine or not, nothing was melting.

I prepped a most tasty and easy chicken and rice casserole while S scrolled on his laptop, and it turned out to be a hit.


who's who

After supper, the guys settled in to watch baseball while Shaina and I got to work on a weights session—she’s a tough coach, but super clear (which helps when you’re mid-rep and questioning your life choices 😄). Shannon showed up just as we wrapped up, and after a quick visit, they headed out for a sunset hot tub soak.

I stayed in and watched more Love Is Blind, while the guys moved downstairs for hockey—though Matt eventually joined the girls outside. B was out feeding at the same time, and Cooper was pretty thrilled to find her before they headed off.

Shannon took off around 9, and once hockey wrapped up, S and I finished the night with a bit more Landman.



Sunday, March 29, 2026

Palm Sunday on the Road

A dreary Palm Sunday start, but coffee helped get things rolling as we prepped to head east. There was a bit of a delay waiting on B, which honestly just gave everyone time to catch up on socials. I squeezed in publishing Friday’s blog, fed Harley, and set out a kibble dish for AJ to fed her later. Shaina and Matt grabbed some breakfast while S pulled the dog bed out of the truck and got it warming—still a chilly -6 out. I made a quick run to give Katie her Previcox for the day.

B rolled in just before 10—fashionably late—but we were soon loaded up and on the road east for our Kuhn Easter gathering. The ride was quiet with most reading or perusing socials, I started a new library book called The Great Alone, B started a new series as well. We stopped for a breakfast/brunch combo at Tim Hortons in Brooks, then carried on to Medicine Hat, arriving just after noon.


The truck's odometer had this reading on the way.  Diesel was $2.10/lt in the Hat!!

S and I made a quick stop at Candace’s to grab food, then headed over to Ma and Pa K’s building to get set up in the family room. I checked in with Grama—she had just finished lunch—and confirmed how to cook the ham without wrecking it (seeing I don't cook them often), then got it going in the oven.

Before long, everyone joined us, with a quick run back upstairs for a few other items. It was especially nice to see Papa up and walking down with his walker—such a good sign. S made another run, this time to Co-op Food Store, to grab fruit and veggie trays.






Candace also made Canadian hockey team Easter eggs


And that was our afternoon—about six solid hours of visiting (Grama, Papa, Candace, Riley, Mai, Darren and us), card games, sports on in the background, and plenty of good food. Huge thanks to Candace for all the delicious dishes—especially that lemon dessert… so good.

Big thanks as well to Amanda and the kids for taking care of things back home—letting the dogs out, feeding Harley, and even checking in on the cats. Sounds like Stella approved and even made a brief appearance for a pet from AJ.

We cleaned up, said our goodbyes, and hit the road west around 6:45. A quick fuel stop back in Brooks, and we were home just before 9.

Poor B still had to head back out to feed the horses before she and Cooper went home, while the rest of us transitioned straight into comfy PJs. Matt retreated to their quarters, Shaina got a bit more puzzle time in, and S and I wrapped up the night with a few more episodes of Landman and a yogurt bowl .

Saturday, March 28, 2026

Robots, Rest Days, and a Side of Hockey

Sunny, brisk, and sitting at about -4 this morning—one of those crisp, quiet starts. I woke around 8:30, just in time for Britt to send Cooper through the door on her way out to a training day. He made himself right at home, jumping straight into bed while I did a quiet scroll through Instagram.

Once S was up, I got the coffee going—his first cup delivered right to bed, of course. Matt surfaced around 9:30 (a solid sleep-in), just as I was unloading the dishwasher, and then spoiled us by making omelets for breakfast. Shaina earned herself a proper sleep-in after a late night of puzzling.

The guys settled into a relaxed morning, phones in hand, going down the rabbit hole of firearms research—Matt’s gearing up to take his license soon. I set up at the island to work on the blog, and when Shaina finally emerged around 11:30 (after being up until nearly 3 finishing Peaky Blinders and puzzling), Matt made her an omelet too.


She went straight back to her puzzle, Matt got showered and ready—they had plans in the city to meet friends—and S stayed cozy in bed catching up with Randy B. I took the chance to get into the garage, pruning my dahlias, moving them around, watering, and giving the floor a much-needed clean after all the drips and dirt.


Happy to have overwintered a few plants successfully 

The roomies headed to the city around 1, and S migrated to the TV room for sports. At 2, my afternoon project arrived—our new robot vacuum. And not just any vacuum… this one vacuums and mops. Fancy. That basically became my mission for the rest of the day—setting it up, mapping the house, and letting it do its thing.



S headed into town around 4 to grab supplies for a septic repair, then on to church. I kept up with the house tidy while the robot worked away, even snuck in a bit of Netflix time on the bed while it cruised around doing the floors.



This photo was much cuter 1 second before taking as both noses were snuggled together relaxing


Dr Renn on duty in the city

S came home with Edo Japan for supper (plus some beer to take to Medicine Hat tomorrow). After we ate, he disappeared back into the TV room—hockey, of course—while I kept tweaking the robot setup and watching Netflix. B was back from her training course, fed the horses and she and Cooper set off home.

Shaina and Matt surprised us by getting back around 9:30, right as the vacuum had just finished its recharge and was heading back out for round two. Shaina didn’t miss a beat—right back to her puzzle, which she finally wrapped up around 11.

S came up not long after, just as I’d turned out the lights—another full day, wrapped up in the quiet hum of a robot still learning the house

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seems my floors needed this mop :)

Friday, March 27, 2026

Grey Skies, Good Stew, and Gopher Missions

The pattern holds—sunny one day, dreary the next. Today brought a blanket of cloud, cooler temps, and a bit of a sluggish start. With my morning coffee I tried a few fun Snapchat filters that even emphasized my wild baby hairs while S perused X.


towel filter tamed the fly aways!

I got right into it though—tutorial sharing, marketing, blog posting, and payroll sheets all checked off. Only two months left of that bonus tutorial cash, so I’m making it count. Shaina was up with coffee in hand, back at her puzzle like it’s her morning ritual now, while S handled a few projects from bed.


By late morning, the wind had picked up, but that didn’t stop S—he braved it for a hot tub soak, then set up at the island to work. Lunch was a fend-for-yourself situation again, bits and pieces for everyone.

S got productive after that—charged up the RO pressure tank, then took the skid steer out to flatten a couple of fresh badger holes we spotted on yesterday’s walk. Shaina headed into town to work at Starbucks and to grab Cooper, Matt was back working, and I was in the kitchen prepping dough in the bread maker for buns to go with stew later, squeezing in computer work between it all.

Felt like a cleaning kind of day too—vacuuming, a full kennel clean-out for Harley, fresh linens—the works.

Meanwhile, S fueled up all the diesel rigs (including the skid steer), did a quick mail run, and then… off he went to shoot gophers. Matt took a break from work and ended up joining him mid-afternoon—because why not turn it into a team effort?

I wrapped up the last 10 minutes of Age of Attraction, then rolled into a yoga session. S wandered in, flopped on the bed, and casually watched the “beginner yoga” while perusing his phone. 😄

Back to the kitchen—I panned the buns and prepped the veggies for stew while the guys cracked a beer and officially marked the end of the work week. They also made spicy nachos to go with the beers.

Shaina got back from her Starbucks shift with Cooper and a few groceries—most importantly, the can of tomato sauce I needed to finish the bison stew. If you’re into Instant Pot meals, this one’s a keeper—especially paired with fresh, hot buns.



Field Stone blueberry wine was served with supper

There was enough for Britt too when she came in from work before she and Cooper headed home. The rest of us? Straight to the hot tub, then into a lively (and slightly competitive) game of canasta.

Matt called it a night, Shaina settled in for more puzzle time (of course), and S and I put on another episode of Landman—though he didn’t make it very far before nodding off.


waitress in training


A popular Instagram video shows a child’s sweet reaction when a parent receives two treats while the other gets none.  Will the child automatically shares with the parent who didn’t get a treat? Renn demonstrated this kind caring behaviour sweetly. 




Thursday, March 26, 2026

Sunshine, Setbacks, and Second Soaks

A fresh blanket of snow lit up the ranch this morning—bright sunshine, crisp air, and that kind of cold that wakes you right up. I did my coffee in bed delivery and after a little scroll through his socials, S headed straight for the hot tub. Nothing like a soak in -14 to kick off the day.


personal merry go round :)


twirler

I got into my usual rhythm—marketing, blog publishing—then gathered up the trash. S hauled it out along with his hockey gear and headed into town around 10, finally getting back on the ice after an almost two-month hiatus.

I poked around the garage for a bit, tidying here and there along with my plant care, then rolled into Pilates. Took me a few tries to land on a workout, but wow… the one I picked was a doozy.

Shaina surfaced for a break and some brunch, then back to her tasks. I settled in with the puzzle and a bowl of cottage cheese—everyone was kind of doing their own food thing today. Matt came up for his break and whipped together a shrimp pasta salad, and Shaina joined him for a big bowl.



Shaina requested Mom's bran muffin recipe so thought I would share with you all

Back out to the garage for me to run some laundry… which quickly turned into a full ranch moment when the sink drain came loose and flooded. Just another day out here.

S got back from a coffee catch-up with Cooper and immediately went fridge diving for a late lunch—gave Matt’s salad a try—then, because why not, headed out for hot tub round two.

Later, we took the dogs for a walk around the perimeter. It had warmed up to about -4 with full sun, which felt nice while moving, but still not quite like last week’s tease of spring. I did a yard scoop while Matt headed out for his walk, and Shaina caught up with him—they finished things off with (you guessed it) a hot tub soak.

I pulled out the bread maker (many years of not using) and got a loaf going while I worked on my puzzle and S surfed on his laptop. Supper was simple and perfect—BBQ sausage with hot, fresh bread, salad and tomato pasta. Plenty for Britt too once she wrapped up work and was out.

After supper, the guys disappeared to the sports den for hockey. Shaina cracked open a puzzle from Grama & Papa with Peaky Blinders on her laptop and ear buds in, and I finally finished my wild floral bird one—tough, but such a good brain workout. I then watched a bit of the Age of Attraction finale.


Once hockey wrapped, S and I watched a couple more episodes of Landman before calling it a night. Shaina, on the other hand… puzzle mode till nearly 1 a.m. again.

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Snow, Highlights, and a Whole Lot of “Sheesh”

Fog when I let Harley out at 6 a.m. Fog again when we dragged ourselves up at 8 to S’s alarm—time to call GE (again). And yep… still foggy.


B's hand crafted scrub caps featured on the Moore's IG account


princess


to evil sorceress :)


I headed into town for my 10 a.m. annual hair appointment, and of course the weather decided to join the chaos—light snow at first, then steadily building the whole drive in. Spent a solid three hours there while the snow kept piling on. 🙂

Back at the ranch, the fog apparently knocked out the gate power (again). The dog food delivery showed up right as Matt was heading out to Calgary, so he grabbed the box on his way. Britt had already been dealing with the gate earlier after dropping Cooper off, and poor Shaina was down for the count with a headache.

My quick errands? Not so quick. Dropped off banking papers, picked up a library book—and both stops involved my car alarm blaring because the fob wasn’t working and I had to use the hidden key in the fob. Honestly… sheesh. That was my cue to head home.


this is #1 right in Strathmore

The drive back was slow-going behind a convoy crawling at 65 km/h through the snow—until I got closer to home, where it was surprisingly calmer.



Might be a bit light but spring is coming right?

Soup for lunch, then a cozy snowy afternoon working on the puzzle. Eventually, the snow stopped and the sun actually came out (a miracle). S took Ranger down to the gate to swap in the charged battery and rig up a push broom head on the horse shelter. They have flattened the other one.

B got back from the city, fed her horses, and headed home with Cooper. Matt made it back before 4 (both having crappy roads to the city as well), just as Shaina came in after a half-hour hot tub reset.


Dinner was a team effort—Matt and Shaina whipped up a really good stir fry (thank you both!), S handled the cleanup, and I set up at the island to write this. Then everyone drifted off—roomies to their corners, S to the bedroom for hockey, and me back to the puzzle.

By 8:30, hockey was done, so we switched gears and started Landman Season 2—three episodes deep with a yogurt bowl in hand. In between, the usual steady stream of pets wanting in… then out… then in again—especially with the snow starting up lightly once more.

Just another day of weather, wires, and a whole lot of coming and going.

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

A Dreary Day with Simple Comforts

Another one of my usual early mornings while S slept in, with a dreary, overcast –4°C start to the day. I made coffee and scrolled Instagram before settling into some blog work. I visited with Matt while he had his breakfast, and once S was up, he made a fresh pot of coffee for everyone.

S and I got in our weight training workout, after which he headed out for a hot tub.

Lunch was a mix-and-match kind of day, with everyone pulling from a very full leftover fridge.

I spent some time on plant care while S hooked up the dump trailer and loaded the last three bales to deliver to a neighbour—clearing up space for this year’s harvest. Shaina and Matt popped up for a quick snack and break before heading back to their day.

Around 3, some light snow started drifting down just as S returned from delivering the bales. He went to move one near the winter pasture gate when a lady arrived to pick up some window frames but had trouble getting the gate open. While waiting for her to make her way up the road, Stella proudly delivered me a mouse—good girl, but no thank you!

We both headed back inside once everything was wrapped up. I kept laundry going throughout the day and started a fun new puzzle B had borrowed from work. I also baked off the last of the bran muffin batter—perfect for a chilly day that only reached about +2°C.

It was Taco Tuesday, with S taking the lead on prepping the meat and all the fixings—thanks, buddy. We all enjoyed this family favourite for supper.

Afterward, I folded and put away all the laundry while the fellows headed to the TV room for hockey and Shaina continued tidying her room.

We considered heading out for a hot tub, but after checking the temperature (0°C) and feeling the wind, we decided against it. Instead, I got back to my puzzle. B and Cooper stopped by to feed, have a quick visit, and then headed off again.

I finished the puzzle around 10, just as S came up from his hockey marathon. Shaina headed downstairs not long after, and S and I wrapped up the evening by finishing Immortal Man before calling it a night.

Monday, March 23, 2026

Cole Catchup and a Close Call

I was up at my usual early time, scrolling a bit of socials before heading out to feed the pets and soak the horse feed. I got Saturday’s blog published, then jumped in the shower to get ready for our trip to the city.

S got up and made a pot of grind-and-drip coffee for the household after his breakfast, and the roomies were off to work with their coffees in hand.

We packed up and were on the road by 10. I dropped S off for his checkup, then did a quick loop of returns and purchases at Winners and Costco, followed by a stop to grab gaskets for the hot tub. I picked S up again just after 12.


Back at the ranch, Matt kindly took the children for a walk, Thank You!

We stopped at a sushi place for lunch, expecting our usual big Vietnamese-style noodle bowls with veggies and chicken—but instead were served tiny portions for $14 each. Truly a Renn-sized meal! We ended up ordering mango rolls to top it off. They were good, but safe to say we won’t be rushing back. In hindsight, the waitress asking if we wanted the all-you-can-eat buffet first should have been a clue.

From there we headed to Glen and Roxy’s for a visit. As always, it was such an enjoyable catch-up. Their middle daughter Jaden joined us as well—she’s been back home for about seven months after leaving her job. They made a delicious sausage and pasta supper (with Boursin, like I had tried before), which was a real treat.


a herd of deer stopped by to look in at our visit

We headed home after 9, stopping to grab the mail on the way. After pulling away, S suddenly asked what was lying on the ground near the mailbox. I jumped out—and there was his phone, which he had driven over. Amazingly, thanks to the OtterBox and screen protector, there were only a few minor colour changes on the screen. Unreal!

Back at home, the roomies were watching TV while we relaxed in bed. S caught up on his X (formerly Twitter) updates, and I spent some time researching resources around AI and the growing influx of data-generating tools before calling it a night.

Sunday, March 22, 2026

Foggy Morning to Sunny Skies

I woke to foggy weather once again. I quietly scrolled Instagram after publishing a blog post while S continued catching his zzz’s. I fed the cats, then made coffee and delivered his to him in bed—as usual—before we eased into a relaxed, social start to the day. Not long after, he got dressed and headed off to church.

waxing crescent moon continues last night

I spent the morning working on blog posts while also sitting on hold with Bell (again) trying to sort out the account. Hopefully everything is finally in order now with the plan changes.

By 11:30 the fog had burned off, revealing a bright, sunny sky.

I ordered Harley’s food and threw some bison bones into the Instant Pot to try making soup that way for the first time. S returned from church with groceries and the Opa I had ordered for lunch. Not long after we had everything put away and were eating, Shaina and Matt arrived around 1 from their city visit.

We all caught up, with B joining us shortly after. There was talk of going for a horseback ride, but even though it was sunny and about +9°C, the wind made it less appealing, so we opted out. B went out to feed the horses instead.


Harley appreciates more people to give pets :)

S and Matt headed over to Goslings before 3, taking the Ranger and the shotgun in case they spotted the gophers we’d seen earlier (none spotted of course with said gun). They also quickly moved the nesting boxes up in the chicken hut and back home.

Once they were back, we played a game of Play Nine while I added more to the soup—free-range, grass-fed bison along with some frozen garden tomatoes and zucchini. When the game wrapped up, we all enjoyed a couple of hot bowls.

B and Cooper headed home, while Shaina and Matt went downstairs to watch shows, with a couple of laundry breaks mixed in. S settled in to watch hockey, and I got the sausage making blog post published.

During the first intermission, S and I squeezed in yet another weights/Pilates workout since we’ll be in the city tomorrow—go us! Shaina popped up briefly to help correct my form, though her dad prefers no coaching—LOL.


Britt's custom made dog bandana on the cowboy corgi Odie

I finished writing today’s blog in the fading sunlight on our bed.

The evening wrapped up with yogurt bowls and watching Marshals, along with a few replays of the last episodes of Yellowstone, convinced we must have missed something along the way. Seems we didn't.




Saturday, March 21, 2026

Snowy Start and Big Decisions

The ground was covered in fresh snow this morning, with more still coming down. I woke just after 7 and immediately started thinking about our Vegas trip—realizing we still needed to book hotels for the drive down. By the time S woke, I had a few new ideas, and over the next hour—coffee in hand—we completely changed plans. Instead of a six-day drive with three nights there, we decided… to fly. Now to figure all of that out.

I had actually booked one set of dates but then second-guessed myself, so it was back to the bedroom where S was scrolling his socials, and I switched everything to new dates.

A hot shower was in order after that, and I got the bedding into the washer.


artist singer

The morning continued with helping S with a hair trim, feeding Harley, soaking the horse feed, and cleaning the cat litter. Then we installed the new **GE microwave… and immediately hit another decision point. The stainless one matched our other appliances perfectly and had a better width, but the interior was smaller, the turntable wouldn’t fit our regular plates, and it was only 800 watts compared to 1250 on the black one. Definitely something we needed to decide quickly with only a few days left to return it.

The snow let up and quickly began to melt. Once the sun came out, it disappeared entirely looking once again brown and crispy.

After lunch, we got in our weights and Pilates workout. B and Cooper arrived while we were mid-workout to feed. I was chatting with Mom on the phone when she left, and S stretched out for a nap on the couch.

We finally made the microwave decision—keeping the more powerful one with the larger interior—so now it’s just a matter of boxing the other one up. Mom called again for another chat about switching her flights.

For supper, I made hot hamburger in mushroom sauce. While I cleaned up the pots, S took Harley for a walk and checked on the hay situation. Then we did a quick “ten-second tidy”—which, of course, turned into more like ten minutes. S also helped tackle the bathrooms.

When the Stouts arrived after 7, we loaded the coffee table into their vehicle—they kindly offered to deliver it to the buyer since they were meeting up with her.

After that, we settled in for a nice evening of catching up, drinks, and snacks. They headed home around 11:30, and we tried watching Marshals, getting through the first episode and part of the second—but we weren’t overly impressed.

A full day of snow, decisions, and a few things checked off the list.

Friday, March 20, 2026

Sausage Making and Signs of Spring

I woke at 2 a.m. remembering my watch was still on the charger, so I put it on—only to be awakened again by Harley before 3. She was panting and likely thirsty. With no snow outside, I sent her out to the garage after she came in for water, then headed back to bed.

the cutest workout girl!

The day started as usual before S got going on the meat, breaking it up and getting it ready for grinding. I had a late breakfast of cereal while working on my puzzle.



We got everything set up for sausage making, and while waiting for the Paetz’s to arrive, I managed to finish the puzzle.


Amanda and Craig arrived after 2, and we got right to work—grinding, mixing, stuffing, and wrapping for the next five hours. Of course, there were taste tests along the way and a few beverage breaks too.




At one point I glanced outside and spotted two fat gophers—a sure sign that spring has officially arrived.

B came out to feed while we were mid-visit, enjoying a frosty cold paralyzer, some rum drinks, and chips and salsa. She popped in afterward for a visit as well.

Everyone headed home around 8:30, just as AJ spotted a bright present moon—which quickly turned into everyone trying to snap photos. Shaina caught some shots from the city too.


my photos with telescopic lens


Shaina's new phone shot

On March 20, 2026, the moon is in a 
Waxing Crescent phase, with approximately 2% to 3% illumination.
Here are the key "crazy" or notable celestial highlights for that date:
  • Moon and Venus Close Encounter: On March 20, 2026, the 2-day-old crescent moon will appear near Venus in the evening sky.
  • "Earthshine" Effect: Observers may see a faint outline of the entire moon, known as earthshine, which occurs when sunlight bounces off Earth and illuminates the moon's dark surface.
  • Equinox Alignment: This year, March 20th coincides with the March Equinox, marking the official start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere.

We did a quick clean-up, and S headed downstairs to watch hockey with some leftovers, since supper had kind of turned into a grazing situation throughout the evening.

I watched an episode of Age of Attraction with a yogurt and fruit bowl for supper and took one down to the prince as well. Once he came back up, we started Immortal Man, but neither of us lasted more than half an hour before calling it a night.