Adventures

Experiencing technical difficulties

A blogger's worst nightmare is when their WordPress.com account doesn't work and any attempts to get support from the abyss of options via Bluehost, WordPress.com, WordPress.org, Jetpack, and wherever else comes up short. Suffice it to say, I wasted valuable writing time when I attempted to get assistance this morning. I'm feeling lost like a Robin… Continue reading Experiencing technical difficulties

Adventures · Inspiration

A blogger’s letter to self

Dearest Blogger Self, You've betrayed yourself, and I'm warning you to take note of the following things in order to get yourself back on track. Yes, it is true, March weather has been kicking your ass.  It has affected all your normal optimistic moods.  This morning's four inches of wet snow no doubt add to… Continue reading A blogger’s letter to self

Adventures · Cheers

Sunset quartet

I admire a photo that speaks to me.  One that takes me right back to the moment it was taken; or better yet, to the moment of awe, I felt at that second in time.  I know then that the moment was one that touched my soul. Any frantic feelings I had during the stress… Continue reading Sunset quartet

Adventures · Emptying the nest

Bee Wise a Grand-Cat-Parenting tail

I'm experiencing my 2nd dose of grand-cat-parenting this week.  Yes, that's an official word for empty-nest parents whose adulting children have a cat instead of kids. Bee is adorable. Or at least I remember her as an adorable, cuddly, little kitten.  She was born in the jungle on the hobby farm. She was the runt,… Continue reading Bee Wise a Grand-Cat-Parenting tail

Adventures

A dose of blue skies

A study quoted in the book I'm reading (The Nature Fix) states: "getting out in nature (in the forest) for 3 hours per week for 12 weeks can reduce symptoms of depression and increase sociability, physical exercise, and self-esteem." ...it is a theory that if a person is in bad shape and has low energy, you can't… Continue reading A dose of blue skies

Adventures · Inspiration

A goose tail of pictures I missed

Me:  "Why do interesting things happen in our yard when I don't have my camera?" Mr.: "Just go get it, they'll be there for a while.  You should just carry your camera with you everywhere you go." Me:  "But this time, I need a different lens.  Oh, alright, I'll go get it, I'll be right… Continue reading A goose tail of pictures I missed