Adventures · Going Gray

Disjointed thoughts about family gatherings

Please tell me that I'm not the only one feeling disjointed these days?   As a human race, we're all working hard to find ways to stay connected with our loved ones, or friends, or people in general.  While we stay physically distant from each other. I'm missing not only seeing my kids but our family… Continue reading Disjointed thoughts about family gatherings

Emptying the nest

A treasure hunt of empty nest memories

Yesterday, as I cleaned disgusting things, in a rental property we own, I thought about how much I miss a couple former renters, not the one that left this mess. I know - disgusting right?  Memo to any mom out there raising young boys, it's okay to teach them to wipe up after themselves or… Continue reading A treasure hunt of empty nest memories

Adventures

Empty nester shakes her narrow-minded view

My empty nester's narrow-minded perspective of being stuck in the house by Ol' Man Winter's hold on the weather this week had to be adjusted! I know it's only temporary, though. The sun may be shining, but the wind is still cold.  So, I'll change my mind again, and again, and again.  Just like the… Continue reading Empty nester shakes her narrow-minded view

Adventures · Cheers

The future of a normal empty nest

Yesterday, as I scrolled stupidly and aimlessly through Instagram and Facebook, I thought to myself, "As an empty nester, comparing myself to social media empty nester experts and over 50 crowds is ... well ... depressing." I liked a few photos from my favorites that I follow (you know who you are), and then I… Continue reading The future of a normal empty nest

Inspiration

Hey, kitty, kitty, what do you see out that window?

Post Inspiration - Lens-Artists #79 late entry into Amy's - A Window with a View and this week's challenge hosted by Tina - Lens-Artists #80 - Leading Lines PS - What book are you currently reading?  Have you read Moon Walking with Einstein?  What's the weather view for you where you live?  Is it warm… Continue reading Hey, kitty, kitty, what do you see out that window?

Cheers

My hygge view from Wisconsin

At this time of year, from our special spot of the world, all I see is white when I look outside. White in the morning. White at night. White on the sides of trees after a storm. White snow branches and glistening frost on the ground. And I'm often on the fence on if I… Continue reading My hygge view from Wisconsin