Historically speaking, Mr. is way better at remembering history than I am. He is also one to be quick with ideas while he prepares the dinner I wait to be presented with (yes, I'm spoiled!). Friday night dinner prep conversations go something like this (give or take an embellishment or two). Me: So, I'm pondering… Continue reading Rocking a History Lesson with Steaks, Stakes, and Hope For Freedom For More Than A Million Kids
Category: Adventures
How An Abysmal Garden Bed Leads Me to Photograph Bugs Instead of Flowers Summer 2023
The abysmal attempt at growing this year's flower garden isn't all my fault. Nope, I blame it on the drought and the scoundrels (rabbits). I've done my part to abolish the weeds in the dust and to water the dust. Every bug-stinking day! I absolutely cringe when I see morning glories and zinnias abscond overnight.… Continue reading How An Abysmal Garden Bed Leads Me to Photograph Bugs Instead of Flowers Summer 2023
Whatever Happens In Our Yard, It Will Always Be A Happy Sacred Site
We've been saying, "Whatever" a lot since the sights in our yard have become more brown than green as the drought keeps hanging on. Your sacred space is where you can find yourself over and over again. Joseph Campbell The site of my sacred place is our yard and of course (as you followers know)… Continue reading Whatever Happens In Our Yard, It Will Always Be A Happy Sacred Site
Well, Dang, Being Outdoors Revealed To Us Things That Can’t Be Left Alone
Finally, in Wisconsin, summer is here! That means Mr. and I are in great outdoors mode - spending time in our tea house and yard as much as possible. And working on projects. As we walk around the yard, we admire the farmer's early efforts to get ahead in the field with his crops. Unfortunately,… Continue reading Well, Dang, Being Outdoors Revealed To Us Things That Can’t Be Left Alone
Yes, It’s Time We Bid Farewell to The Bizarre Month of April
Hey, you all - the adoring fans of my nonsensical ramblings - it's me, the Mrs. here checking in to say, h*ll YES to a farewell to the month of April. On a delightfully happy end to my work week, I had the day off on Friday. I went on a road trip adventure to… Continue reading Yes, It’s Time We Bid Farewell to The Bizarre Month of April
My 1000th Blog Post and a Story of Me and My Curly Willow Tree Revival 2023
What better day could there be to celebrate my 1000th post than Earth Day 2023? None, I guess. As it happens, both coincided nicely and conveniently for lil' ole me - it was destiny, right? I spent considerable effort and time going down a rabbit hole of old photos to put this post together. I… Continue reading My 1000th Blog Post and a Story of Me and My Curly Willow Tree Revival 2023