Adventures · Inspiration

The comforts of voting early

As other folks flock to the polls today, I won't be one of them.  What?  It's my right, I should vote, right? Why won't I be voting? Yeah, yeah, yeah.  I know...I should. This year, though, I won't be, I did something I've never done before.  I voted early.  Looking at the weather forecast for… Continue reading The comforts of voting early

Adventures · Emptying the nest

My garden fairy’s tale of the zinnia that grew crooked like a Z

I love moments in nature.  Manmade and nature made combined are exceptionally surprising.  Those that surprise me right in my own backyard rank right up there with some of the best moments.  And handy at that, 'cuz, you know, I can grab my camera for proof. If you've followed my posts through this our first… Continue reading My garden fairy’s tale of the zinnia that grew crooked like a Z

Cheers

My father-in-law is the smartest man

When do we become too old to play?  Is there a deadline to meet, a day where we toss the hat in and say, "Nope, no more play for me?" I don't think we ever stop enjoying moments of playfulness.  It's possible to keep that whimsical part of us alive when we surround ourselves with… Continue reading My father-in-law is the smartest man

Adventures · Welcome

How to fall in love with the golden hour

Have you ever challenged yourself to love a sunlight view of life that doesn't fit into your normal circadian rhythm?  I've always loved sunsets, but I'm a morning person, and sunrises are my preferred time of day. I have way more energy at that time, and while I'm fueled with a cup of coffee, I'm… Continue reading How to fall in love with the golden hour

Adventures · Inspiration

Don’t worry, you’re gonna love being a blogger!

So you're on the fence and wondering if this blogging thing is worth all the effort? It can be lonely here in the blogosphere, that's for sure. What's got you worried?  Is it fear that your blog will never take off?  Or that it'll feel like you're naked and all exposed to the world?  It… Continue reading Don’t worry, you’re gonna love being a blogger!

Adventures · Inspiration

How to simplify your blog topics

From a cat's perspective, here's the thing about hoomans and their picking of a blog topic for the day. Hoomans make it WAY more complicated than it has to be. "The whole of life is but a moment of time.  It is our duty, therefore to use it, not to misuse it." - Plutarch Seriously...I'm… Continue reading How to simplify your blog topics