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 · Emptying the nest

The messiness of newness

When I start out on a new adventure of discovery, it's exciting.  My excitement is filled with the ideas of newness and of the freshness of the grand plans to feed my soul.  I paint a picture in my head of the projected outcome. It's a beautiful vision. It will be perfect, right? When plans… Continue reading The messiness of newness

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

Adventures

Surprises in morning’s golden glow

Upon rising, I heard the noise of thunder rumbling, and I noticed the bedroom window aglow from a yellow tinted sky.  In golden-glowing mornings I know it's a premonition and a coincidence that grabbing my camera will result in some picture-worthy moments. Looking at the dark sky I had a hunch the thick clouds would… Continue reading Surprises in morning’s golden glow

Adventures · Cheers

A little red Corvette cruises to peel & eat shrimp

I want to be brave.  I want to try new foods.  I just prefer eating what I like or have tried before.  But, I know that we humans only live once, and it's important to eat a variety of foods.  Living in Wisconsin, though, I find that seafood places are, well...they are typically pseudo at… Continue reading A little red Corvette cruises to peel & eat shrimp

Cheers

Remembering the fallen

Today, we are a country united in remembering.  We remember those who fell for us while serving to protect us, our country, and our freedoms. Our flags are hung at half-mast until noon. People around the USA attend memorial services, ceremonies, and parades while others have the freedom to choose not to participate.  We all… Continue reading Remembering the fallen