Adventures · Cheers

Two, too, different

How many pairs of twos can you see in the photo above?  Look close - the notable ones are kitten eyes, tags, shoes, furniture legs, paws...what else do you see? What you can't see is what I see when I grab my camera.  Sometimes I get exactly what I was aiming for, and other times… Continue reading Two, too, different

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Spring’s prolific melting magic

As I poured my cup of coffee, I looked out the window to see the sunrise.  The magic of spring is happening.  I'm barely able to contain my desires for warmer weather. Damn, there's still snow on the ground and hmm, the windows need cleaning, too.  But, the windows can wait.  I'll add them to the… Continue reading Spring’s prolific melting magic

Adventures · Cheers

A day trip from Wisconsin to Jamaica

When in Wisconsin, and its a blizzard out, do like the birds do, and fly south.  Or, better yet, go to Jamaica for a day - with the man of your dreams. Ya, mon, that's what I did. *Warning...this is a mushy post.  For adult eyes only.* Here's the real meaty and mushy stuff. I… Continue reading A day trip from Wisconsin to Jamaica

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A cat’s right to be frantic

Just because I'm a cat, it is my unalienable right to pursue happiness in the form of food. No one shall deny that I was created to eat. I shall perform frantic feats in order to receive the liberty of nourishment; all acts on my part and those who support me shall help me sustain my… Continue reading A cat’s right to be frantic

Adventures · Going Gray

Care to get nosey?

I find faces fascinating.  When I look at photos of faces, heads, and facial features, I wonder what thoughts ran through the person or pet at that moment the photo was captured.  While I admire portrait photographers, being able to capture a great headshot is foreign to me.  I've yet to master the selfies or facies… Continue reading Care to get nosey?

Adventures · Emptying the nest

The pedals of joy in empty-nest parenting

I've been reflective all week, especially about my role in empty nest parenting.  I've wondered if I'll ever get used to our kids not being around.  Or will I always miss their younger days when I'd see them every morning, afternoon, and evening?  Even if I remind myself it wasn't our goal in parenting to… Continue reading The pedals of joy in empty-nest parenting