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How you know I have a foot fetish

Every morning, when I walk into my closet to get dressed for the day, I think of my daughter and a conversation we had when she helped me clear out my closet.  First, I remember that I still have work to do.  Secondly, that I love the result of our clutter clearing project.  Thirdly, that… Continue reading How you know I have a foot fetish

Adventures · Emptying the nest

The messiness of newness

When I start out on a new adventure of discovery, it's exciting.  My excitement is filled with the ideas of newness and of the freshness of the grand plans to feed my soul.  I paint a picture in my head of the projected outcome. It's a beautiful vision. It will be perfect, right? When plans… Continue reading The messiness of newness

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How to appreciate flowers in black & white

I'm a fan of black and white photography, really I am. But, I adore colors. I also adore flowers.  The more vibrant the better. I often wonder if flowers can look as appealing in black and white as they look to be in color?  I set out to see for myself.  My flower beds are… Continue reading How to appreciate flowers in black & white

Adventures · Emptying the nest

When you meet someone who rocks

Once in a lifetime, if you're lucky, you'll meet someone who laughs a laugh that infects you with admiration.  He's a resourceful and clever chap, who knows the way to your heart. You'll listen intently as he convinces you to spend a lifetime together. You're suddenly smitten, like a kitten who naps in the sun.… Continue reading When you meet someone who rocks

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Tabletop bird-watching

Give me space on the chair, not on the table like you...you damn, cuddly, adorable, loveable, tabletop-hogging, bird-watching sisters. I wanna look out the window, too!  What do you see?  It sure looks interesting to me. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRci0Kbk33o Oh, yes, it's the birds, of course.  With the arrival of wind-blowing spring, they are busy building their nests. … Continue reading Tabletop bird-watching

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A courageous cat

I often find myself in unlikely predicaments.  According to the humans, my appearance in those locations labels me as the naughty cat of the house. But, if you and I were to get up close and personal about it, I'd tell you the spots I find work for me. Because, where I perch I'm able to… Continue reading A courageous cat