Adventures · Inspiration

What do you see when you see green?

Well, well, well...if that darn two-day stint with rain storms here in our little corner of the world hasn't helped green up things nicely. I couldn't paint a better picture of it if I tried.  I don't paint, though, so...um...well, you know what I mean. The catalpa tree is still not budding, though.  As one… Continue reading What do you see when you see green?

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A day to just let it go

Do you ever have one of those days where you find the best approach to the day is to, "Just let it go?" That was my yesterday.  The WHOLE DAY.  A day of deep breaths and a "just let it go" attitude. It started crappy with a WordPress battle that was self-induced, sort-of, by my… Continue reading A day to just let it go

Adventures · Inspiration

Why, oh, why do I try?

So WordPress changed things again.  And made a terrible mess of a post that I tried to write in the new editor. So I just deleted instead of trying to save it. It was such a nice post - but spell checker had screwed up perineal for perennial - YOWZERS!  That's an embarrassing effort moment… Continue reading Why, oh, why do I try?

Adventures · Emptying the nest

Shred your thoughts and you’ll fill a box

Yesterday, while contemplating my weekend MIA mode, which caused my to-do list to remain untouched, I set out to get something done. The wheels in my head were spinning out of control - feeling the shame of my Type A personality, strangling my ability to think straight.  I've got so much to do, where or… Continue reading Shred your thoughts and you’ll fill a box

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How I survived a bit of nothingness

It feels great to take a break from feeling the need to accomplish something - other than enjoying walks in the park.  Two days in a row. I just had to go back to Irvine Park to see the bears! People say nothing is impossible, but I do nothing every day. - Winnie the Pooh… Continue reading How I survived a bit of nothingness

Adventures · Welcome

A quaint park powered by donations

When Spring's warm sunshine brightens the day, birds sing, and people like me with a camera in hand, head out to play. For the WHOLE day.  At a quaint spot called Irvine Park. It wasn't a day to stay inside.  I didn't even ride my bike like I had planned.  But, I still got out… Continue reading A quaint park powered by donations