In nature, the ants who play follow the leader to sweet liquid destinations win some times, and other times they don't. Along the way, they face challenges and heights that seem daunting. But, their captain keeps them moving forward - "We must...we must...keep going." Eventually, they arrive and take the plunge to drink their measure… Continue reading Aye, Aye, captain – will we win or sink?
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Paper Pushing Conundrum
Should I write a fun blog post this morning? Or should I organize my papers and pay my bills? Why is it such a CONundrum? Why don't papers and bills disappear on their own? And, your assumption is correct...today's verdict is...the bill collectors won... Tomorrow...dearest fans and readers, I'll be the boss of my morning!… Continue reading Paper Pushing Conundrum
The empty nest mom behind the camera
I don't know what it is about the month of May that gets me right in the heartstrings? I love spring, but I also have many mixed memories to contend with that are like ink etched in my brain, in photos on my phone or on an SD card in my camera, or in lease… Continue reading The empty nest mom behind the camera
Baby Goats and the Golden Rule
The concept of a free-range bestowed upon animals who live on a farm is difficult for me to understand. Why do the animals stay, why don't wild intruders enter, and why does it work so well? Inquiring minds, like old-timer George, seem to be free from the worry about why it is so. He knows humans… Continue reading Baby Goats and the Golden Rule
Quiet memories of yesteryear quilts
It's free, it's easy to hang, and it's using an object from my past to decorate the Dubious MinimalistTM way. Why do you say call it the Dubious MinimalistTM way? Because if they could see it and me still using it after all these years, I imagine it would cause The Minimalists to fret. I believe it… Continue reading Quiet memories of yesteryear quilts
A cougar, bobcat, or loch ness monster sighting
As I mentioned before, my nose knows things. Last Friday was the last time I've been allowed to go outside alone in our front yard. This is serious stuff. Any dog will tell you, going for walks outside is important. And when my freedom to dash-out-the-front-door-without-the-leash moments stop, it's puzzling. I have an important job… Continue reading A cougar, bobcat, or loch ness monster sighting