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
The December Post I Ran Out Of Time Finding a Title For
With the confidence of a blogger donning poor December management skills this week, I issue to you, my dearest followers, a rush to the end of the post capturing a few of the weirdest moments of my week that led me into December 2023. The treestand's superglue repair held (so far 🤞🏻). After it was… Continue reading The December Post I Ran Out Of Time Finding a Title For
How I Roll With Messy Thoughts About Changing and Aging
It's the simplest of things that make me smile. This morning it was tearing off a piece of paper towel off a new paper towel roll that worked as it claimed it would work. Quick, easy, one-handed motion is simply so satisfying. A roll that doesn't tear off clean with each piece is a rolling… Continue reading How I Roll With Messy Thoughts About Changing and Aging
Well I’ll Be, It’s A Short Story About the Day A Rafter Visited Me And An Update on Wood
This summer I didn't clown around when it came to being at the ready with my camera. I missed a lot of great shots. Captured a ton of blurry ones of full moons, etc., too. But, despite those duped efforts, with much thanks and gratitude, I loved it when I came across a surprise opportunity… Continue reading Well I’ll Be, It’s A Short Story About the Day A Rafter Visited Me And An Update on Wood