There is something magical about the costumes and images Jack Frost paints on crisp winter mornings. As he whisks his paintbrush over each surface, the formation of tiny little crystals sparkles in the sunlight. He performs together with the sun, on each stage they play on, creating a temporary world chilled in white. On Valentine's… Continue reading Winter’s Morning Painted by Jack Frost
Month: February 2018
Sweet memories of dementia
When Valentine's Day rolls around I always think of Mom. As I walked past the shelf I saw the last bear I bought for her. I gave it to her on Valentine's day six years ago. Seeing the bear took me right back to that time in her life. And ours. It was a challenging time… Continue reading Sweet memories of dementia
9 steps to save money on Valentine’s Day
"It's easy to net zero the cost of Valentine's Day when you've been married for decades." Step 1: Find a notepad that came to you free from the American Heart Association's 'give us $ mailer'. They always have some kind of heart on it. Step 2: Brew fresh coffee. Step 3: Find a free pen… Continue reading 9 steps to save money on Valentine’s Day
23 valuable lessons for life after graduation
As a 50-something'r, (is that even a word?) I'm no different from a 20-something'r (might as well make it twice) trying to figure out the big questions in life. "What the hell is life all about Alfie?" (Okay, yeah, I get it, I'm not a guy and I'm married, but still, the movie asked a… Continue reading 23 valuable lessons for life after graduation
A day discovering creativity in Eau Claire, WI
When you feel the world shrinking in on you, and your feeling a bit limp and need some nourishment, what do you do for a pick me up? What do you do to spark flames of creativity peeking out at you through the forest of trees? What do I do to get out of that… Continue reading A day discovering creativity in Eau Claire, WI
Odd Ball Sunday – Our pets rock and rule
As the days in our empty nest turn, our pets continue to rule our humble abode. Rightfully so, our lives would be empty without them. And I'd be without photos for Odd Ball Challenges. Dessy (Determined, Eccentric, Suspicious, Silly, Yearning) Tizzie (Teasing, Introverted, Zzzzcatcher, Zzzstander, Impeccable, Elegant) Copper (Cuddly, Optimistic, Prepared, Particular, Enthusiastic, Ready) It's pretty… Continue reading Odd Ball Sunday – Our pets rock and rule