Cheers · Inspiration

The day I found weird inspiration at the vineyard

The weirdest thing has happened to me since I cleaned my office.  It happened when I finally found the top of my desk.  After sorting, scanning, shredding, and finding a spot for everything...my desk is clean and clear of clutter, except for this colorful post-it note holder, my glasses, and my cup of coffee. Ever… Continue reading The day I found weird inspiration at the vineyard

Adventures · Emptying the nest · Inspiration

How you know I have a foot fetish

Every morning, when I walk into my closet to get dressed for the day, I think of my daughter and a conversation we had when she helped me clear out my closet.  First, I remember that I still have work to do.  Secondly, that I love the result of our clutter clearing project.  Thirdly, that… Continue reading How you know I have a foot fetish

Adventures · Inspiration

Hunting me some curves, ya baby

If only birds could be caught by the smell of a small dog's nose, this pup would be a world-class-award-winning bird dog. Don't let the yawn fool you, he's just pretending to be bored.  He's a clever one. At the sound of birds squawking through the open window, Copper can go from sleeping comfortably at… Continue reading Hunting me some curves, ya baby

Cheers · Inspiration

How I’m choosing happiness

I'm still smiling from my discovery of this little book about Hygge. Not so much that I've finished the book, because, I'm still reading it.  Nor is it that I'm a complete convert since starting to read it, but it's more so the idea that there is a country where over 96% of the population… Continue reading How I’m choosing happiness

Adventures · Inspiration

Can I find a favorite word?

I've never thought about words in the context of "What's my favorite word."  First of all, is it favourite or favorite?  My auto-correct indicates it's 'favorite', and I'm not a fan of the red underlining reminding me I need to correct something, so let's just go with the 'favorite' for simplicity sake?  Okay? Sure, it's… Continue reading Can I find a favorite word?

Adventures · Inspiration · Welcome

All-time Favorites are yet to be discovered

If pressed to ask what is my all-time favorite photo, I'd struggle.  The list is long, and Mr. would tell you my photo folders on our server keeps stretching the limits...or as he says often, "We're gonna need a bigger server!" I, of course, love all of our family photos, and our trips together.  But… Continue reading All-time Favorites are yet to be discovered