Adventures · Inspiration

I’m like an opossum who went into hiding after she left the parenting scene

This past weekend I went to a baby shower.  And, oh baby, two things happened to me as a result of it. #1 - I left the party wondering how my kids ever survived without all the gadgets you can buy nowadays to help you be a great parent.  I remember needing things like the… Continue reading I’m like an opossum who went into hiding after she left the parenting scene

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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

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The morning of my 770th post

To start my Wednesday off, I chose a milestone post to remind me that I can do this blogging stuff.  After all, I've got quite a few posts under my belt.  So why is it that I make things so hard is my question of the day? I made renewing my blog's theme much harder… Continue reading The morning of my 770th post

Going Gray

If I’m not back by 4 send for help

Today's a big day for me!  I get to go to the DMV to renew my driver's license. I have my new book to read while I wait. I have my application pre-filled and all the 'proof of who I am' paperwork ready to present. I feel like a kid again.  I only have to… Continue reading If I’m not back by 4 send for help

Adventures · Inspiration

Well Hello There Painted Lady

Believe it or not, this post your reading is my 750th post.  Wow - that's a lot of words I've typed here on my blog and released out into the blogosphere. Quite the busy bee I've been as a part-time blogger. Today is also 9/11/2019, and perhaps I should be reflecting on 911 instead of… Continue reading Well Hello There Painted Lady