When I sat down here at my desk to write to you this morning, my thoughts whirled and then stalled. My mind keeps racing about the week that was. Was it July in December? Or was it a joke that we got a thunderstorm in December? I'm stunned at how this week was the opposite… Continue reading We Skirted Away From the July Storm We Got This Christmas
Category: Adventures
Bare Tree Shadows on a Snowy White Canvas
In Wisconsin, as soon as the trees lose their leaves in the late fall, you can count on two things. One, you better get your shovel and snowblower ready. And two, you will have the opportunity to use both when you see the school bus traveling down the road before the normal time of day.… Continue reading Bare Tree Shadows on a Snowy White Canvas
My Eye-opening Family Tale of Two Murders
Last night, as I watched the sunset, I sighed. How can a world so vast bring tales of 2 murders in my own family? Are the tales colorful? Yeah, in a way. Depending upon what sections you focus on. I bet every family has stories that don't focus only on the good stuff. Are my… Continue reading My Eye-opening Family Tale of Two Murders
Cameo Appearances by a Car, 2 Cats, and Mr.
Our time change week started out in a fog. Literally - see, here's proof. It was a beautiful fog. Very dense. The wind was calm - it stuck around for a long time. As we walked our 2-mile route around the neighborhood (praying and hoping the cars passing by saw us!), I wished I had… Continue reading Cameo Appearances by a Car, 2 Cats, and Mr.
Towel Tossing Thoughts
As I worked on a revival project I've had on my list for the past two years, I thought about Linda's Stream of Consciousness Prompt (see the end of the post for the prompt). I found my prompt via the free newspaper sitting next to my cup of coffee. Trust me, folks, it's less controversial… Continue reading Towel Tossing Thoughts
Boo Hiss, Deer, Winter’s On Its Way
I don't want to scare you, but in case you didn't notice it, winter is on its blustery way. At least, in Wisconsin, where I live it is. I can feel it in the air. Boo Hoo? Some days, the thought of winter coming just makes me want to cry. And then we get a… Continue reading Boo Hiss, Deer, Winter’s On Its Way