Adventures · Emptying the nest

A not so perfect mixture for decluttering

Spring is the time to renew and a perfect time to declutter.  All you have to do is spring into action and sh*t stuff you no longer want or need will magically disappear right before your eyes. April brings Spring-like weather while it showers us with the Yippee! - I'm all warmed up to the… Continue reading A not so perfect mixture for decluttering

Adventures · Cheers

A twinkle in those eyes and a song in the air…spring is here!

I couldn't hear him clearly when Mr. bounded into the house and yelled up the stairs to me, "I heard a Robin!" And Slam the door went closed before I could respond.  Back out the door, Mr. flew. I watched him from the windows, as he wandered about the yard, looking up at all the… Continue reading A twinkle in those eyes and a song in the air…spring is here!

Adventures · Inspiration

How to be okay with crappy first drafts

When you sit down to write, do the words just fly onto the page?  Where do you find your inspiration to write every day?  Who wins the battle, the page, or your walk-away until tomorrow stage? Or do you persevere and take the simplest act in routines of your day, pause to notice the extraordinary, and… Continue reading How to be okay with crappy first drafts

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Don’t blame the cat, it’s the bird’s own fault

I was just enjoying my own business, watching the cute little birds hop around while they gathered pieces of grass from the ground. I'm NOT to blame, it's the birds, I tell ya. And, this cozy window spot, it invites all kinds of creatures to perch right here. I was minding my own business and… Continue reading Don’t blame the cat, it’s the bird’s own fault

Adventures · Inspiration

How to break the holding patterns in your blogging habits

Hello, there...I see you in the corner!  Yeah, you.  I'm talking to you! What are you doing? Are you trying to come up with the perfect blog post this morning?  It's a lovely day, you must be bursting with ideas?  Some bright and cheery, and some, well...not so much so? Yeah, you're the one that… Continue reading How to break the holding patterns in your blogging habits

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A rabbit tale brought to you by a dog

Copper:  Can I write the blog post for you today? Me:  Um...sure...but why do you want to do that? Copper:  Cuz' you're looking a bit lost, kind of like you have no idea what to write about? Me:  Yeah, I kind of am.  You see the prompt is snail mail, and I already wrote about… Continue reading A rabbit tale brought to you by a dog