Adventures

A test…do you blink at life too much?

We all 'blink' at things in life.  Things that we don't notice we'd miss until they were gone.  We aren't free from missing simple horizons right there in front of us - it happens more times than we'd like to admit to. Don't believe me?  "I'm not like that, try me," you say? Ready...?  It's… Continue reading A test…do you blink at life too much?

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Corner plants

When I edit photos, I find myself amused.  Not so much about editing techniques, but what I see I captured in the photos of my surroundings. While I love the items (that's a rule in dubious minimalism - decorate with only things you love) I've used to decorate my home and office with, I don't really study them… Continue reading Corner plants

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A day to chill

I love feeling the warmth of the winter sun shining through the windows.  It takes the chill of outside away.  I know the cold is just waiting to creep inside at any opportunity that arises. Outside though, it is cold, baby, it is cold.  We're having a cold winter here in Wisconsin. Nope, this chick… Continue reading A day to chill

Adventures · Cheers

The Dubious Minimalist Skinny Jeans Diet

Well, today's the day.  The big reveal.  Will there be a miracle on the 34th step on the scale? It's been 34 days since I began my Dubious Minimalist Skinny Jeans Diet TM (DMSJ).  Has it worked? I don't know yet... What? Nope, I'm still standing here in my cozy robe (because, duh, that is my… Continue reading The Dubious Minimalist Skinny Jeans Diet

Adventures · Cheers

Miraculous gifts from fellow bloggers

This week, leading up to one of my favorite holidays, I have witnessed, experienced, and treasured miraculous events.  It's common to consider the day of Christmas the big deal.  But to me, it is so much more than all the festivities & presents wrapped under the tree (no matter how darn cute they are!). It's… Continue reading Miraculous gifts from fellow bloggers

Adventures · Welcome

Side roads lead to main attractions

As winter arrives, snow cover ascends on our quaint town of Chippewa Falls, WI.  Legend has it weather doesn't stop locals from doing what we love to do.  It doesn't stop visitors willing to venture here either.  We all love to discover the beauty of Wisconsin's changing seasons. All side roads lead to our main… Continue reading Side roads lead to main attractions