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How a king-size bed is a perfect size for a dog

If you ask me, a king size bed is just right for a dog my size. What? Really?  Aren't you kind of small, compared to a king size bed? No, I'm not too small, and yes, it is perfect for me.  You see I measure approximately 15" from nose to the good ol' pooper zone. … Continue reading How a king-size bed is a perfect size for a dog

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February is a long way from January

In Wisconsin, January is a really long month...I wonder if the geese are enjoying their Dry January - there appears to be a lack of standing water drinks available when they land on sandbars on the ground...? Let your joy be in your journey - not in some distant goal. - Tim Cook Post Inspiration… Continue reading February is a long way from January

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I’ve never been to Paris, but I fell in love with it just the same

A world traveler I am not, but a world admirer I am. I travel daily, via the blogs I visit.  I admire how fellow bloggers across the world welcome visitors to their space.  And how they share photos with words accompanying them to describe places called 'home' in this world.  It's like shooting the breeze… Continue reading I’ve never been to Paris, but I fell in love with it just the same

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How reflecting on a beach motivates me

I write every day (almost).  Flushing out a blog post in the morning has become a habit. One I actually love doing. Don't wait.  The time will never be just right. - Napoleon Hill But, not today.  For some reason, I just stood here (yeah, I have a standing desk, duh, so I stand) and froze… Continue reading How reflecting on a beach motivates me

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How vintage photography inspires me

I'm one to wonder about treasures I've kept over the years.  (Duh, I'm a Dubious MinimalistTM, that's what I do, but beside the point).  Those precious trinkets have undiscovered stories and pasts. The mysteriousness of their pasts piques my interests in them and provokes me to let them hang around in my life, you know… Continue reading How vintage photography inspires me

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Untold stories of art

I wonder how long it took, or how many days or nights were spent on the art creations in the creative corner of my office? I wasn't there when my friend made the dear gnome that sits on the shelf.  I made the hummingbird that hangs from the ceiling, and that took about 4 hours,… Continue reading Untold stories of art