Monday Musings ~ March 16, 2026

Brrrr…it’s a cold one this morning after yesterday’s latest storm so today’s smile seems most appropo. I guess Mother Nature looked at the calendar and decided to place catch up now. Whatever.

Enjoy that first cup of whatever you prefer. In our case, just make it hot. Happy Monday and enjoy a great day.

Monday

Live, love, bark! 🐾

59 thoughts on “Monday Musings ~ March 16, 2026

  1. Spinach smoothie?? Give that to Popeye! I’ll take a coffee please! It was 17F when I went to bed last night, never got above 21 today, and we had about 2 inches of new snow…at least the terrible winds have dies down to a strong breeze. and its all of 17F again…Brrr! More coffee please!

    1. Yeah, Popeye sounds about right. But definitely not for me! I want a nice cuppa coffee to start the day, especially when it snows and is cold like it was over the weekend and on Monday. But for the next 3 days we may actually be in the 80’s! And no that’s not a typo. Mother Nature needs to calm down! 😂

    1. Funny how no one was interested in a spinach smoothie to start the day. LOL Can’t imagine why.

      Good choice on the hot coffee with brown sugar and 1%.

    1. Hahaha…yes, it keeps my “never murdered anyone” consecutive day accomplishment in tact as well. 😂 Hope you had a terrific Monday.

    1. Glad you liked it. I can’t imagine anything more unappetizing first thing in the morning than a spinach smoothie. Hope you have a great week.

  2. Your photo gave us a good laugh! Mom can’t stand hot or warm beverages. She drinks ice water, and loves it, even when she is already cold she wants the ice water.

    1. Glad you got a good chuckle. Sounds like your mom enjoys her cold beverages. Good for her. Hope it’s been a good Monday.

    1. {Giggling} That’s quite the thought for first thing in a day. I think coffee is a better way to begin the day. 😊 Hope it’s been a good Monday for you.

  3. The winds have been strong and oddly enough, we are getting snow some of the time. A nice hot drink coffee or cocoa is so nice when the cold winds are blowing.

    1. A nice hot drink is just the ticket on a cold, windy day. Plus it will likely taste a whole lot better than a spinach smoothie. Happy Monday!

    1. And it tastes so much better than spinach first thing in the day! Happy Monday.

      1. Not that I don’t enjoy a spinach and fruit shake… But AFTER my life-affirming coffee. 😉
        Happy rest of Monday to you!

    1. Absolutely! Everyone needs to start the day with a life affirming beverage…sadly I don’t think spinach falls in that category. 😉

    1. It seems spinach is not a breakfast favorite of anyone’s! Have a great Monday.

  4. This made me laugh! It got colder overnight here, too, but at least we didn’t get the expected tornados! The temp has been dropping all day and we had ice pellets coming down this morning. But by this weekend it’s supposed to be 80.

    1. Glad you enjoyed today’s smile. That’s good no tornadoes showed up. Seems like there’s been a lot of extreme weather all over the country. Last thing anyone needs is to have a spinach smoothie on top of it! Have a great Monday. .

  5. A good day never ended or had anything to do with a spinach smoothie! Hoping the storm passes by without incident. We are back to unseasonable highs out here in the west. Mid 80’s this week. Wow! Maybe the high pressure system will make it your way soon. Stay warm. As you know Wilson will keep you warm with some cozy snuggles due if the freeze. Have a good week!

    1. I couldn’t agree more with you, Mike! A nice coating of snow and super cold temps (16F this morning-seems unusually cold for March). Just hope the sun comes out to melt the thin layer of ice on the sidewalks soon. 😉 I loved the moisture but now realize it’ll be 84F in a couple of days. I’m going to have to get another massage to take care of the whiplash I’m getting! 🙂 Have a super Monday and give the Golden Girls a nice ear rub from me.

      1. The dreaded ice! The part of snow I dislike the most. Yes, a warm sun to make the ice go away will be good. Stay safe on the sidewalks! The girls thank you for the ear rubs. They say, “belly next please….”

        1. I agree-just enough to make everything dangerously slippery. Will be taking baby steps until it melts! Digital belly rubs being sent.

  6. I’m having my coffee right now. It’s a beautiful morning and I’m ready for the new day.

    I linked this post to Awww Mondays.

    Have a fabulous day and week, my friend. Big hug to you and lots of scritches to handsome Wilson. ♥

    1. Enjoy that cuppa, dear Sandee! And thank you for adding us to your Monday blog hop-you’re always so kind. Happy Monday!

    1. You think? Not by me…I swiped that image from the sheepdog world on Pinterest. 😉
      Happy Monday to you and your little floof.

    1. You’re likely 100% correct, Bean. We still hope you have a pawsome Monday.

  7. Boy, I couldn’t have said it better myself! And it is something I have mentioned to friends and relatives many times…you will never find me putting spinach, kale or any greens in my smoothie made with fruit. Ewwwwww. Ugh! Ptooey!

    1. Haha…I’m sure I’ve had something worse, but for the life of me, can’t remember what it was. Happy Monday!

    1. Most definitely. Well at least not one I’d want to take on. Here’s hoping your Monday is filled with job and a great cuppa. Happy Monday.

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