Chime in with me if you're a fan of winter, but you don't want it to show up until, say, December. It's November, and snow happens here in Wisconsin. But, dagnabit, I'm not quite ready for the white stuff to stay. I'm glad when it pops in briefly to warm us up to the idea,… Continue reading Nope, not quite ready for snow
Author: Shelley
Letting my quirk out one post at a time.
But the Girl Scouts thought they stood out…
With a gloomy sky kinda day, yesterday wasn't the prettiest of views here in our small town in Wisconsin. It's already 'daylight savings time' of year and the clocks are set back. Whoah...in a blink of an eye, a distraction here and there, and things around here have changed. Not only have the seasons' changed,… Continue reading But the Girl Scouts thought they stood out…
50-something tests the 21-day theory – is it worth it?
So you're over 50, and you're wondering if you can change when you're suddenly told you probably should change your habits. The experts tell you, "It'll be worth it if you do." You scramble to find quick answers. What are the (easy) modifications you can make in your life to see a big difference? You… Continue reading 50-something tests the 21-day theory – is it worth it?
How to know you’re addicted to photography
When you're feeling blue, and wondering why - you might wanna go check your camera to see what date is on the last photo you took. Was it days ago? If it has been a few (or more) days since you've taken any photos, then it's official... You're addicted to photography! And, you're going through… Continue reading How to know you’re addicted to photography
Braving the wilderness of dementia to find home
October is over, and we're on to November. Saying goodbye to each October every year is bittersweet to me. I always miss my mom, I have fond memories of how much she adored October and Halloween. On the flip side, I have not so great memories. October was the month when I had to make… Continue reading Braving the wilderness of dementia to find home
Don’t blame the cat, it’s the bird’s own fault
I was just enjoying my own business, watching the cute little birds hop around while they gathered pieces of grass from the ground. I'm NOT to blame, it's the birds, I tell ya. And, this cozy window spot, it invites all kinds of creatures to perch right here. I was minding my own business and… Continue reading Don’t blame the cat, it’s the bird’s own fault