Inspiration

On colorful writing attempts

I haven't a clue what to write about today, but it's a stream of consciousness kind of day, so I might as well get on with it. I wonder what Anne Lamott would say to my hesitation to get started? If Anne were sitting here in the room with me she would say, "Girl, just… Continue reading On colorful writing attempts

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A butter cookie crumbles into a serious message of freedom

On behalf of snickerdoodle lovers everywhere, I'm going to attempt to butter you up to read a surprise post like none other I've done before. Wait...this sounds like I'm writing about food again doesn't it? Yeah, I know, I told you in my last post that I hadn't become a foody blogger. But, I couldn't… Continue reading A butter cookie crumbles into a serious message of freedom

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Feisty thoughts from my 900th post

In all honesty and modesty, reaching 900 posts is a toasty moment. It's a complex thing. And, it's a travesty too. Instead of feeling accomplished, I feel as though I've become a rusty blogger. How can I feel rusty when I've written 900 posts? That's a lot of words and photos, isn't it? All I… Continue reading Feisty thoughts from my 900th post

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Mrs. MIA Blogger

Mrs. (aka, Shelley your favorite MIA Blogger) is off looking for happiness inside her house where it's warm and cozy and where naps happen at a moment's notice. It used to be nice enough for the empty nest family to sit outside, but nope, not lately.  We're once again stuck inside missing our Vitamin D… Continue reading Mrs. MIA Blogger

Adventures · Inspiration

When enough is enough

Ready or not, feeling the cool fall breeze is a subtle enough reminder that the seasons are changing yet again.  This morning our thermostat indicated it's 24 degrees outside at 4 am. Oh, my, no, I'm not quite ready for it.  I let out a sigh. Yes, it's fall indeed. A caressing touch of my… Continue reading When enough is enough