Children of all ages love to draw with chalk. Do we ever outgrow that love? We end up growing up and leave the chalk drawing days behind us, that is until we're given the opportunity to play again and draw again. Chalkfest 2018 in Eau Claire was a first time experience for me, as well… Continue reading Chalkfest 2018 – Dementia Friendly Eau Claire County
Cheers to the patio bench, my dear!
Ta-da, it is done! Our gliding bench is complete and ready for us to sit on and enjoy our newly remodeled area. Me: "Let's go outside and catch up." Sarah Mae: "Sure, let's sit on the bench! So what are you calling the area nowadays?" Me: "The patio, dear, the front patio." Sarah Mae: "Love… Continue reading Cheers to the patio bench, my dear!
How I became a water whisperer
It has been dry here in Wisconsin. The grass has gone dormant and the cornfield is curling up into itself. Everything seems to be craving water. With the drought, it is a possibility that I have become a water whisperer. Okay, maybe just a self-proclaimed one, but I'm thinking it is so. Thankfully, my flowers… Continue reading How I became a water whisperer
Every girl wears saddle shoes and drives a Gremlin
When the empty nest has emptied, places, where the dust has settled, become more apparent and desirable for one (aka, Mr.) to shake the dust and move some shit around. Our Shed is one of the high-on-the-list-to-hit places this summer. Me: "How's it going out there?" Mr: "I found a box of yours, I think. … Continue reading Every girl wears saddle shoes and drives a Gremlin
How to write your about page – let your soul do the talking
Go ahead, Google how to write your About Page. I dare you. You should research how to because your About Page is very important. Make sure it is concise, make sure it grabs your readers' attention...on and on and on... With all the history under my belt, I thought to myself, "Jeez...writing an about page… Continue reading How to write your about page – let your soul do the talking
Don’t be an anti-wait for a second person
How many times in your life have you set sail on a project and found yourself off course because of some monster lurking in the sea? That monster is called 'wait for a second, dear, you're not going to get to do as you had planned'? Your sails are bundled up tight and you're just… Continue reading Don’t be an anti-wait for a second person