In the life we're living in 2022, it's a temptation to avoid looking in the review mirror to see what's the same, as well as what is different from the previous years. I don't want to be boring and repetitive, but that kind of stuff can happen if I'm not careful. Or if I'm not… Continue reading In the January window view, what did I see or not see?
Category: Adventures
We Skirted Away From the July Storm We Got This Christmas
When I sat down here at my desk to write to you this morning, my thoughts whirled and then stalled. My mind keeps racing about the week that was. Was it July in December? Or was it a joke that we got a thunderstorm in December? I'm stunned at how this week was the opposite… Continue reading We Skirted Away From the July Storm We Got This Christmas
Bare Tree Shadows on a Snowy White Canvas
In Wisconsin, as soon as the trees lose their leaves in the late fall, you can count on two things. One, you better get your shovel and snowblower ready. And two, you will have the opportunity to use both when you see the school bus traveling down the road before the normal time of day.… Continue reading Bare Tree Shadows on a Snowy White Canvas
My Eye-opening Family Tale of Two Murders
Last night, as I watched the sunset, I sighed. How can a world so vast bring tales of 2 murders in my own family? Are the tales colorful? Yeah, in a way. Depending upon what sections you focus on. I bet every family has stories that don't focus only on the good stuff. Are my… Continue reading My Eye-opening Family Tale of Two Murders
Cameo Appearances by a Car, 2 Cats, and Mr.
Our time change week started out in a fog. Literally - see, here's proof. It was a beautiful fog. Very dense. The wind was calm - it stuck around for a long time. As we walked our 2-mile route around the neighborhood (praying and hoping the cars passing by saw us!), I wished I had… Continue reading Cameo Appearances by a Car, 2 Cats, and Mr.
Towel Tossing Thoughts
As I worked on a revival project I've had on my list for the past two years, I thought about Linda's Stream of Consciousness Prompt (see the end of the post for the prompt). I found my prompt via the free newspaper sitting next to my cup of coffee. Trust me, folks, it's less controversial… Continue reading Towel Tossing Thoughts