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Simple Joys of the Power of Neuroplasticity

As I sat down to write to you dear blogging buddies, I realized something profound. Not huge, but profound. I was with a friend on a trip to Florida a year ago this week. That in and of itself is profound. Seems like a lifetime ago. Like so many things these days. I still love… Continue reading Simple Joys of the Power of Neuroplasticity

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Philosophically Speaking Our 2023 Was Odd Indeed

As the year 2023 comes to a close, I triple-dog dared myself as I philosophized with a burst of hope that I could make the photo recap of the year simple. But then, in an inspiring semi-mostly non-professional photojournalist mode, the rabbit hole of odd memories of 2023 flooded across my screen. I was forced… Continue reading Philosophically Speaking Our 2023 Was Odd Indeed

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How My Vintage Garden Shoes Inspire Our Shopping and Honey-To-Do Lists

Who doesn't like to take stock of their projects completed this summer? How about the ones I still wish we/he had completed? Okay, maybe that's just me. I know I've done my share of pondering our efforts over the summer as I wore a path in the grass between the deck and the tea house.… Continue reading How My Vintage Garden Shoes Inspire Our Shopping and Honey-To-Do Lists

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Whatever Happens In Our Yard, It Will Always Be A Happy Sacred Site

We've been saying, "Whatever" a lot since the sights in our yard have become more brown than green as the drought keeps hanging on. Your sacred space is where you can find yourself over and over again. Joseph Campbell The site of my sacred place is our yard and of course (as you followers know)… Continue reading Whatever Happens In Our Yard, It Will Always Be A Happy Sacred Site

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Well, Dang, Being Outdoors Revealed To Us Things That Can’t Be Left Alone

Finally, in Wisconsin, summer is here! That means Mr. and I are in great outdoors mode - spending time in our tea house and yard as much as possible. And working on projects. As we walk around the yard, we admire the farmer's early efforts to get ahead in the field with his crops. Unfortunately,… Continue reading Well, Dang, Being Outdoors Revealed To Us Things That Can’t Be Left Alone

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My Monologue About The Delivery Of A Summer’s Project And Being Temporarily Stumped

Well, well, well, lookie here for those counting retaining wall bricks included in the 5.5 tons of products in our yard. As Mr. and I stood admiring the soon to be new retaining wall pile of materials being placed in our yard, we discussed the project with the neighbors who had heard the loud sounds… Continue reading My Monologue About The Delivery Of A Summer’s Project And Being Temporarily Stumped