In the life we're living in 2022, it's a temptation to avoid looking in the review mirror to see what's the same, as well as what is different from the previous years. I don't want to be boring and repetitive, but that kind of stuff can happen if I'm not careful. Or if I'm not… Continue reading In the January window view, what did I see or not see?
I Resolve to Make Happy Memories in 2022
I feel as though I have a bit of dementia regarding 2021. There are plenty of moments I'd like to forget and many I'd like to remember. I resolve to make 2022 a better year of capturing happy moments to remember. Our annual tradition of de-decorating begins January 1 of each new year. We're always… Continue reading I Resolve to Make Happy Memories in 2022
Sweet Memories of Our 2021 Christmas
One minute our busy Christmas plate was full. Ready for consumption along with all the fun action. It was time to grab sneak a cookie, grab the cellphone off the stand to take a photo, or a Snap. Calm my nerves on high. Juggle it all by reading texts, snaps, and answering phone calls. A… Continue reading Sweet Memories of Our 2021 Christmas
We Skirted Away From the July Storm We Got This Christmas
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
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
Yep, I’m Reviving My Dubious Minimalism
Having just turned the corner to the rightful old young age of 57, I'm reviving my spirit of freeing myself of the things that don't matter. In my self-proclaimed Dubious MinimalistTM kind of way. As per the norm for me. What a noble cause, eh? And news breaking before the new year too! Somebody has… Continue reading Yep, I’m Reviving My Dubious Minimalism