Many a soul believes that the sight of a Cardinal nearby is their loved one looking in on them after death. With hope. What if we are the ones looking in on the Cardinals with the hope that they survive? That's what's happened to me (and Mr.) this past week. On Thursday, one of the… Continue reading How Mrs. Cardinal Gifted Us Doses of Hope This Week
From Scoundrels To A Raptor and All The Little Birds In-Between
It's no surprise living in Wisconsin, in January, at temps of -2 below, I'd be in the house looking out the window for photo opportunities. We've had warmer weather longer into January. This morning, however, it is -5 below. And the birds outside are hungrier than ever! Mr. has been training our visiting birds to… Continue reading From Scoundrels To A Raptor and All The Little Birds In-Between
The January I Happily Ate All The Frogs In One Weekend
I have a confession to make. While I don't love frogs, I eat them every January. Some frogs are cute, like this one I have hanging on a plant on the corner of my office desk. See him dangling above the piles of papers. Alongside him is a dinosaur to remind me of how long… Continue reading The January I Happily Ate All The Frogs In One Weekend
Philosophically Speaking Our 2023 Was Odd Indeed
As the year 2023 comes to a close, I triple-dog dared myself as I philosophized with a burst of hope that I could make the photo recap of the year simple. But then, in an inspiring semi-mostly non-professional photojournalist mode, the rabbit hole of odd memories of 2023 flooded across my screen. I was forced… Continue reading Philosophically Speaking Our 2023 Was Odd Indeed
How My Revival of Mom’s Misfit Vintage Christmas Decorations Worked Out This Year
Ah, the festive season. This year, I braved going down the rabbit hole of checking on the red/green bin that stores the Christmas decorations my mom had saved when she sorted items to keep from her parent's house, the house my brother and I grew up in, and her new house. I sold many of… Continue reading How My Revival of Mom’s Misfit Vintage Christmas Decorations Worked Out This Year
How Mr. Lit Up Our Date Night as A Recreation From 35 Years Ago
To me, the lights of the season here in our quaint town of Chippewa Falls, WI, are magical. It's been years since Mr. and I have gone to Irvine Park to drive through. Mr. asked me about my prompts for the week. I said, "One of them is Red/Green." So, granting my wishes to find… Continue reading How Mr. Lit Up Our Date Night as A Recreation From 35 Years Ago