This morning, I sipped my coffee slower than usual. I enjoy the simplicity of holding a warm cup of coffee and pausing to reflect on how to find hope. Today, I didn't cry. Yesterday I did. Tears flow at the most random times. Oh, how I miss our morning routine of passing each other at… Continue reading The Journey of Recovery: Our Coddiwomple Adventure
Category: Adventures
Unveiling Nature’s Resilience: Pastel Treasures and Resourceful Wildlife
How do I connect my coddiwomple thoughts and photos for 3 blog prompts including a color theme? Some days, it's harder than others, but I don't let those days win. First, I tap into the resilience of nature and pause to connect with the earth. A walk in nature, walks the soul back home. Mary… Continue reading Unveiling Nature’s Resilience: Pastel Treasures and Resourceful Wildlife
My Recipe For Photography Inspired By The View Through Our Kitchen Window
It's June outside adventure time here in my neck of the woods. It's my favorite time of the year to capture photos of things I've been waiting to see since the snow melted. I've been taking pictures of the great outdoors with my current camera, circa 2009 Canon Rebel XSI, since 2010. It was a… Continue reading My Recipe For Photography Inspired By The View Through Our Kitchen Window
Ah…The Freedom To Roam and Bloom In My Gardens
It's Memorial Day holiday weekend here in the USA. True to typical weather patterns at the end of May in WI, we'll be having rain on and off throughout the weekend. I was able to get my flower seeds planted just in time. Hopefully, the rain will be gentle and soaking and they'll survive to… Continue reading Ah…The Freedom To Roam and Bloom In My Gardens
The Art of Discovering New Smells of Spring
Ah, I don't know about you, but to me, discovering the smell of spring is a fun thing. I'm biased, but, watching the new things in our yard be discovered and enjoyed is mighty fun too. What can I say, the long winter made me feel quite deprived of such things. 🤣 The smell of… Continue reading The Art of Discovering New Smells of Spring
On Pondering Thoughts Of Summer
Here I am at my computer desk, typing away as I ponder the joys of being a mother, an amateur photographer, a blogger, and a summer-only gardener. Dare I point out that there's an ending in the 'er' theme appearing here? Well, dang...er isn't one of the blogging prompts I'm working with. But, I've made… Continue reading On Pondering Thoughts Of Summer