Adventures · Welcome

A stroll on 7-mile beach in Jamaica

I'm feeling homesick for the beach.  Especially the moments of walking in the surf! I love feeling the salty water splash me and listening to the waves crash and the endless beauty of the view. A simple life is good with me.  I don't need a whole lot.  For me, a T-shirt, a pair of… Continue reading A stroll on 7-mile beach in Jamaica

Adventures · Cheers

A twinkle in those eyes and a song in the air…spring is here!

I couldn't hear him clearly when Mr. bounded into the house and yelled up the stairs to me, "I heard a Robin!" And Slam the door went closed before I could respond.  Back out the door, Mr. flew. I watched him from the windows, as he wandered about the yard, looking up at all the… Continue reading A twinkle in those eyes and a song in the air…spring is here!

Adventures · Inspiration

A mail-tale before I hightail it outta here

I don't often start out this way on my posts, but today...well, today is different.  Today the topic of SoCS (aka Stream of Consciousness Saturday) is strange to me.  Sorry, Linda, but it's true. I sure can tell Linda's a creative gal to come up with this hot topic for the day: “the last piece… Continue reading A mail-tale before I hightail it outta here

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How deer confirm Springs’ arrivals

Another sign of Spring has arrived here in our parts of Wisconsin.  Not only has our ground thawed considerably, but the deer are also starting to move freely and easily through the fields once again. Last night, after a glorious grilled meal, (Pork and Mango Kabobs with a side of fresh pineapple) - we discovered that… Continue reading How deer confirm Springs’ arrivals

Adventures · Cheers · Going Gray

Why I didn’t wear a bikini in Jamaica

As a woman over the age of 50, I made a rebel decision not to compete with my former younger 20 40 something self.  I chose not to wear a bikini in Jamaica like I did the first time we went there...14 years ago. I hemmed and hawed so many times before we left for our… Continue reading Why I didn’t wear a bikini in Jamaica

Adventures · Cheers

First signs of spring

Happy First Day of Spring! The first day of spring is one thing, and the first spring day is another.  The difference between them is sometimes as great as a month. - Henry Van Dyke The Sunday before we left for our vacation, we set our clocks to spring ahead.  We traveled to Jamaica where… Continue reading First signs of spring