Adventures · Cheers

A pup’s wild spring adventure

It's hard to contain the excitement I feel with the arrival of spring.  I can once again wander outside in the yard, all wild and free-like.  I love to observe the revival of the yard as the winds of spring and clouds in the sky tide to and fro. You can observe a lot by watching.… Continue reading A pup’s wild spring adventure

Adventures

A courageous cat

I often find myself in unlikely predicaments.  According to the humans, my appearance in those locations labels me as the naughty cat of the house. But, if you and I were to get up close and personal about it, I'd tell you the spots I find work for me. Because, where I perch I'm able to… Continue reading A courageous cat

Adventures · Emptying the nest

Oh, mom, you didn’t, did you? A mom’s confession.

Dear Youngest Daughter, You asked me why it didn't work for me?  Why is it that after having read the book 3-4 times, bookmarked pages of importance, loved what I read - why is it that it didn't work or didn't stick for me?  I've thought long and hard about how to answer that question. … Continue reading Oh, mom, you didn’t, did you? A mom’s confession.

Adventures · Emptying the nest

Sleep and brain health – youth pay attention

If it is going to happen to me, a sleepless night usually presents itself a couple of days before the full moon, not a day after the full moon. As I stand here typing away, I feel weak and shaky from my lack of sleep.  I'm laughing at my clumsiness, or should I confess more so… Continue reading Sleep and brain health – youth pay attention

Adventures · Cheers · Emptying the nest

TeaHouse Revival Stage 1

You know it has been a great weekend when..._____________________.  Go ahead, I'd love to hear your thoughts...fill in the blank...what made your weekend great? Meanwhile, I'll be here waiting to hear from you.  While you're filling in your blank, I'm also wondering if you wanna pause to take a peek at what I did to… Continue reading TeaHouse Revival Stage 1

Adventures · Emptying the nest

An adult tantrum turns to inspiration

As we headed out the door, I thought to myself, "I'll be damned if I'm going to stay uninspired and crabby."  So I grabbed my camera.  When the Mr. drives, I can snap away.  It usually puts me in a happy zone.  I desperately needed to do something to avoid a serious tantrum from happening.… Continue reading An adult tantrum turns to inspiration