Emptying the nest

A mouse’s winter vacationing spot cuts into my staycation fun

Mr. and I find ourselves at the end of my staycation a bit disillusioned by how I didn't accomplish much spring cleaning, if at all. And how much I missed not dipping my toes in the sand at a beach front property. I successfully wasted time, though, so that's good, right? Plus I met the… Continue reading A mouse’s winter vacationing spot cuts into my staycation fun

Emptying the nest

I’m Not Blue, I’m Spring Cleaning for My Staycation!

Hello folks, what's up with you? I've been busy preparing to take a staycation that starts today! Last year, at this time I was flying to Florida. I sure could use some sun and beach vibes. But, that's not in the cards. NOPE. This year, I've got other plans - not as exciting, but rewarding,… Continue reading I’m Not Blue, I’m Spring Cleaning for My Staycation!

Inspiration

Finding Inspiration in Rabbits, Birds, Glasses, and Guitar Lessons

I heard an excellent tip if you're a musician or a writer yesterday. I want to tell you about it, but first, a recap of the little happenings going on around our empty nest. First, the snow is mostly gone. YAY! It came and went several times again this week, along with cooler temps. Today… Continue reading Finding Inspiration in Rabbits, Birds, Glasses, and Guitar Lessons

Adventures

I’m Ready to Lasso Spring

Mr. roped me into noticing some cool spring things happening this week. It wasn't hard to do. Especially when I heard him yell from the other room. He had walked into the room after the rope lights turned off, opened the kitchen blind, and saw something that made him yell: "Holy sh*t, you're not going… Continue reading I’m Ready to Lasso Spring

Emptying the nest

Mr. and Mrs. Comparisons Of The Week

While Mr. and I have been through springs in Wisconsin together for over 3 decades, we still find it's hard not to notice the comparison of the appearance of our yard in a week's time. Especially in March. A week ago, compared to yesterday. My, how time flies. We had quite the week of changing… Continue reading Mr. and Mrs. Comparisons Of The Week

Going Gray

Girls’ Trip to the Sea Lands Me Thinking About Iodine

Yesterday, I grabbed my portable camera (not my cellphone one either) and headed out with my best friend for a mini girls' day trip. On one of the coldest days of the past week. I don't know why I took my little camera, other than I had good intentions to take photos since she was… Continue reading Girls’ Trip to the Sea Lands Me Thinking About Iodine