Adventures · Emptying the nest · Going Gray · Inspiration

Can women wear bikinis in their golden years?

As I admired the golden glow of the sunrise this morning, I pondered.  Today's thoughts...What is it about females that immediately get sucked into our own self-image bashing?  For me, it's because I was born in the 1960's and then graduated in the 1980's.  But that's too simple of an excuse.  That's just my life. … Continue reading Can women wear bikinis in their golden years?

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Aye, Aye, captain – will we win or sink?

In nature, the ants who play follow the leader to sweet liquid destinations win some times, and other times they don't. Along the way, they face challenges and heights that seem daunting.  But, their captain keeps them moving forward - "We must...we must...keep going." Eventually, they arrive and take the plunge to drink their measure… Continue reading Aye, Aye, captain – will we win or sink?

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My garden woes – Japanese Beetles

As my youthful garden plants continue to grow, so are the nastiest, meanest, ugliest, and vicious Japanese Beetles growing and spreading like wildfire on the flowering blooms and luscious leaves as they open up. Ugh...aren't the beetles mean looking??  They even bite humans! I only have one blooming ornamental plant right now, and the damn beetles… Continue reading My garden woes – Japanese Beetles

Adventures · Cheers

How to be keen on not catching fish

Can you have fun fishing and not catch fish?  I say, “Hell Yeah!”  All you have to do is head to Lake Wissota, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.  It can be a busy place, especially in the summertime on the weekends.  But, if you’re like me and enjoy the lake when there’s less traffic on it, try… Continue reading How to be keen on not catching fish

Adventures · Emptying the nest

How I broke my workaholic mode for a day and a half

If you're like me and you work from home, its way too easy to just go to work and feel productive all the time.  The commute is short and work is always right there, ready and waiting for you to dig in and get shit done.  It's easy to not feel like you need to… Continue reading How I broke my workaholic mode for a day and a half

Adventures · Inspiration

Rock of ages in my world

If you could choose any person from history to be your imaginary friend, who would it be and why? Today, as I glanced at our living room, I smiled at the rocking chair sitting in the corner.  It was a treasure my mom rescued from my grandparent's estate sale.  It was on display in our… Continue reading Rock of ages in my world