There is something about a quiet car ride that brings about storytelling mode. When I drive by myself, I miss having someone to chat with, and I see many things I wish I had my camera along to take pictures of. So, when Mr. is driving, of course, both the Chatty Cathy and the speed… Continue reading Rural Wisconsin – Trees, trains, and stories in-between
Author: Shelley
Letting my quirk out one post at a time.
A Frosty not so traditional Christmas tale
'Twas the morning after the coldest frost (yeah, 12 below to be exact), when all through the house, Not a menace was stirring, not even a Chubba; The decoy boxes were placed in the foyer with care, In hopes to keep the duo of destruction there (instead of by the tree); The deer in the… Continue reading A Frosty not so traditional Christmas tale
Jolly old sheet music
Mom and Grandma loved to play piano and sing songs together. When Christmastime rolled around, sheet music for the season was displayed prominently on the piano. I've carried on that tradition. Same sheet music and the same old well-worn piano. The love it has seen has left ivory keys and varnish all chipped. But I… Continue reading Jolly old sheet music
A fire within warms the heart
It was a silent night. The decorated tree survived yet another dimly lit December's eve. Sing it with me now..."Oh, holy, night, the stars are brightly shining." But damn the furnace seemed to be kicking into high gear. Why, oh, why, did the twinkling stars have to bring along with them the frigid cold? Damn,… Continue reading A fire within warms the heart
A seasonal brain teaser to test your memory
Today I have a challenge for your brain. Wait, what, why? Isn't there enough stress during this time of year? Yeah, yeah, yeah, but, hear me out. It's important to check your memory status as you age and compare it with your memory status when you're undergoing stress. So, yes, I'm convinced you're up for… Continue reading A seasonal brain teaser to test your memory
Why I save all my photos
I save (almost) all of my photos I take. Why? Because...I never know when they'll help a story unfold. Even the blurry ones have a story behind them. How about you? What do you think? Do you, as an aspiring writer, find real challenges come in when asked to write from word prompts you didn't… Continue reading Why I save all my photos