With a new chandelier as motivation, we set out to prove that we empty-nesters don't quite have the same amount of energy as we did when we were young. We're living proof of it. Today. And we're both wondering how did that happen?! We're not quite sure, we still feel young at heart. In the… Continue reading We aren’t like spring chickens anymore
Stand your ground to find peaceful moments of happiness
As I looked out our new windows yesterday, (aka, the ones we haven't had the heart to cover up with old curtains yet), I admired the changing trees through the raindrops hanging on the window pane. A slightly blurry view of the field, yet I can't think of a time, blurry or not, where the… Continue reading Stand your ground to find peaceful moments of happiness
Flirting with nature
Our trail cam tells us secrets about the visitors of nature who flirted around in our yard this year. The birds, rabbits, deer, oh, my. The scents left behind drive Copper crazy. I have to chase him away from nasties he likes to eat. Did you see him...a big huge gorgeous hunk of meat? He… Continue reading Flirting with nature
Blogging is about teamwork and embracing small accomplishments
It's been one heck of a month so far here in my (our) little old world. And it's only the 10th of October. Our bad windows were removed - new windows installed. Not cleaned yet, no blinds rehung yet - after all, we're still in the honeymoon stage - leaving them all exposed to admire… Continue reading Blogging is about teamwork and embracing small accomplishments
The draw of soybeans
It is with colorful gratitude that I tip my hat to farmers of Wisconsin and the farmer in particular who plants and harvests in 70 + acres surrounding our house. Thank goodness this year's soybean harvest time waited until all of our windows were in and closed up. It looked like a lovely, extra breezy… Continue reading The draw of soybeans
A little bowl of dog food heaven
My review of Dr. Marty's Nature's Blend dog food.