Emptying the nest

Flirting with nature

Our trail cam tells us secrets about the visitors of nature who flirted around in our yard this year. The birds, rabbits, deer, oh, my.  The scents left behind drive Copper crazy.  I have to chase him away from nasties he likes to eat. Did you see him...a big huge gorgeous hunk of meat?  He… Continue reading Flirting with nature

Adventures · Emptying the nest

Blogging is about teamwork and embracing small accomplishments

It's been one heck of a month so far here in my (our) little old world.  And it's only the 10th of October. Our bad windows were removed - new windows installed.  Not cleaned yet, no blinds rehung yet - after all, we're still in the honeymoon stage - leaving them all exposed to admire… Continue reading Blogging is about teamwork and embracing small accomplishments

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The draw of soybeans

It is with colorful gratitude that I tip my hat to farmers of Wisconsin and the farmer in particular who plants and harvests in 70 + acres surrounding our house. Thank goodness this year's soybean harvest time waited until all of our windows were in and closed up.  It looked like a lovely, extra breezy… Continue reading The draw of soybeans

Adventures · Cheers

A little bowl of dog food heaven

My review of Dr. Marty's Nature's Blend dog food.

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Things do degrade right before our eyes

Seriously...I thought I had everything covered and look what happened?  I tried to comment back to a few followers on a post I wrote yesterday, and my login didn't work.  I (aka, my blog) become non-existent again. I did the same stupid thing last year. Sigh. I got this message.  And I had to contact… Continue reading Things do degrade right before our eyes

Adventures · Emptying the nest

Lines, squares, tigers and bears, and wine

This sudden change from 90-degree weather to 40-degree weather with rain sucks the life and motivation right out of our empty nest.  If I'm not careful, I can turn into a wild caged animal. We're determined not to let the weather dictate our life, though.  It's our new mantra.  We must not be fuddyduddies.  Get… Continue reading Lines, squares, tigers and bears, and wine