I love to think about road trips with our kids, doing so brings back many happy memories. I remember the day trips to Minnesota to walk through IKEA and the Mall of America. Back then, if we needed something we'd plan the trip so we could go first to IKEA to buy it, and then… Continue reading An empty nest road trip with kids
Month: April 2018
Duck reflections
Meanwhile back at the farm, there are three female ducks and one male duck called a Drake. On a peaceful morning, he'll be prominent on the fence to partake in the oversight of sunrise rituals on the farm. Everyone, including Mamma cat, gather around the hen-house when first eggs of the day are scooped from the coop. The… Continue reading Duck reflections
Building spring relationships
I knew it was going to happen as soon as the ground thawed. I've been prepared for it, even if I don't like it. They delivered the building supplies this week. And yesterday, out came their mallets and up went the start of the walls. The building that will block my sunrise view has claimed… Continue reading Building spring relationships
A superhuman chicken spoke
The day I met my chick homeys was a glorious day on the farm. It is so nice to make new friends. The cooped up chicks, along with their handsome beau, burst through the door of the hen-house. They gleefully clucked their way out into the warmth of the sunshine. Mr. Studly kept a watchful… Continue reading A superhuman chicken spoke
Bits of empty nesting
When you're an aspiring photographer you tend to take a lot of pictures. I'm like that. I take a lot of pictures - from our view of empty nest life, our pets, our plants, our food, you know, just normal everyday life in the slower lane. I love to look back through photos I've taken… Continue reading Bits of empty nesting
Spring’s prolific melting magic
As I poured my cup of coffee, I looked out the window to see the sunrise. The magic of spring is happening. I'm barely able to contain my desires for warmer weather. Damn, there's still snow on the ground and hmm, the windows need cleaning, too. But, the windows can wait. I'll add them to the… Continue reading Spring’s prolific melting magic