Every day is a day we can learn or discover something new. I believe that wholeheartedly, and try to live up to that mantra. Some days, when I take my first step out the door and see the same thing as the night before, I wonder... Can I learn or see something new today...without leaving… Continue reading How to play with your camera – ground level
Do empty nesters get better with each sunrise?
Do empty nesters get better with each sunrise, like time spent making good wine? Do we get stronger with each sunrise as we age? Do we continue to grow with each sunrise? August brings us hot days and cool nights in Wisconsin. The result is foggy mornings and dew on the grass blades. I love… Continue reading Do empty nesters get better with each sunrise?
Favorite Zinnia Facts
This year is the first year I ever planted Zinnias. They have brought inspiration to me as I've watched them grow. They didn't have the best start, my seed pods were a failure, but once they got established in the ground, they've taken off and now are in full bloom. My favorite inspirational facts about… Continue reading Favorite Zinnia Facts
Batman and Elephants a lucky Sunrise
My day started earlier than I planned. At least it was a dreamy kind of wake up call. The animals were lined up, all nice and neat in a row on the bed, sleeping quietly, and then Batman appeared. After I rubbed my eyes, I realized, that Nah, it was just the silhouette of Dessy… Continue reading Batman and Elephants a lucky Sunrise
For the love of rain and naps
Whilst it was raining, I closed my eyes to listen to the rain hitting the window. I love the sounds made by rain hitting surfaces. As a child growing up in a trailer home for shelter, I enjoyed listening to the rain hit our windows and roof. The steady ting, ting, ting sound on the… Continue reading For the love of rain and naps
How to talk yourself out of the blues
A blues altering conversation with myself has brought me to the revelation that blues can't stick around forever, they teach us lessons when we sing along with them, and "The best medicine when we're feeling blue is laughter." Right? The blues are what I've turned to, what has given me inspiration and relief in all… Continue reading How to talk yourself out of the blues