by Alison

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Suddenly my state

is filled with Republicans -

Oh, the primaries!

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I wonder which one

will win the nomination?

I am “Undeclared”.

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An Undeclared is

our version of an Indy.

We wait, watch and wait.

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We also wait for

snow, teasing us by falling

and melting away.

..

Instead we feel spring

in January, oh joy!

The debate heats up.

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The night brings the cold

but when we wake I hope

we vote… moderate.

by Kelly

fingerless mittens

shouldn’t be a wardrobe choice

in January

Wow, it is warm! We’re approaching mid 40s today here in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota. In January. This is bizarre. Not only did I walk my dogs wearing fingerless mittens, I also walked my dogs without a coat. I wore a big sweatshirt and was fine!

by Kelly

dusty gray field mouse

harmless peaceful frozen dead –

four degrees outside

by Kelly

High today of eight.

“Downright balmy,” says deejay–

local humor

by Kelly

first night of the year

temperature drops sub zero

we play cards and laugh