No matter how small we can feel in this tangled up world, my heart is as exuberant as Copper's is about the simple pleasures in life. We both politely wait for the next moment of joy to arrive. My life with my two main men is never dull, often very simple, and incredibly cozy comfortable… Continue reading Cherishing little moments of joy
Author: Shelley
Letting my quirk out one post at a time.
Over 100 days and still not done?
We've (Mr. more than me) spent well over 100 hours on apartment renovations over the almost 20 years we've owned them. We've done some major work. Sometimes, it's just a quick clean, and re-rent kind of deal. We love those times. Who wouldn't? I know I love the charm of some of our places, especially… Continue reading Over 100 days and still not done?
Nah, I’ll pass on eating potatoes every day
Growing up in Northern Wisconsin, Kitchen Kleen Russet Potatoes were a staple in our pantry. Every good mom made meat and potatoes for dinner. And replenished the supply of them via purchases from the stacks of 3 - 5 - 10 - 20-pound bags in the produce section of stores. They were always plentiful. Still… Continue reading Nah, I’ll pass on eating potatoes every day
Playing with Juxtaposition Photography
If I was having a conversation with Snoopy, I think he'd even say, "Hell ya, we're living in juxtaposition times." Seriously, we are living in bizarre times. Where my cat tends to look like Garfield as she waits for her meal to be served. As for us humans, we find ourselves divided and conquered by… Continue reading Playing with Juxtaposition Photography
But what about the nose pickers?
As an empty-nester, not yet a grandparent, I'm enjoying not having to be faced with tough decisions about kids going back to school or not. I don't envy those who are going through it. But, that doesn't prevent me from wondering what I would be thinking and considering as we get closer to the start… Continue reading But what about the nose pickers?
Sun greetings with features and creatures
Today is a day to celebrate living in a place that surprised me with features and tiny creatures. The morning sun took me near and far. Inside and outside. To my yard, that is. Where a faint rainbow in the distant sky teased me to jump into my garden shoes and walk around the dewy… Continue reading Sun greetings with features and creatures