As I poured my cup of coffee, I looked out the window to see the sunrise. The magic of spring is happening. I'm barely able to contain my desires for warmer weather. Damn, there's still snow on the ground and hmm, the windows need cleaning, too. But, the windows can wait. I'll add them to the… Continue reading Spring’s prolific melting magic
Quiet memories of yesteryear quilts
It's free, it's easy to hang, and it's using an object from my past to decorate the Dubious MinimalistTM way. Why do you say call it the Dubious MinimalistTM way? Because if they could see it and me still using it after all these years, I imagine it would cause The Minimalists to fret. I believe it… Continue reading Quiet memories of yesteryear quilts
The Kindle made me do it, AGAIN!
Have you ever started reading a book and you read something that makes you say out loud, "Oh, man, that's so me right now?" You are doing exactly what the author said you shouldn't. Okay, I admit it, I'm guilty. Guilty as read. Last week, I cranked up my Kindle, after I finished reading The Writer's… Continue reading The Kindle made me do it, AGAIN!
Mom, it’s just hair, it grows
When I decided to let my hair go grey, I figured, "Aw, it won't take that long to grow. It'll be easy." 2 years later, well, I'm mostly "done" and it wasn't that easy, nor did it grow that fast. But it was worth it. The easiest times during the process were when I wasn't… Continue reading Mom, it’s just hair, it grows
A day trip from Wisconsin to Jamaica
When in Wisconsin, and its a blizzard out, do like the birds do, and fly south. Or, better yet, go to Jamaica for a day - with the man of your dreams. Ya, mon, that's what I did. *Warning...this is a mushy post. For adult eyes only.* Here's the real meaty and mushy stuff. I… Continue reading A day trip from Wisconsin to Jamaica
Oh, Mon, is it too early for a drink?
I rubbed my eyes, it can't be time to get up, yet. What the hell, dear bladder? It's only 3:48 am and here I am on my way to the bathroom (the first trip of the day). I glanced at the window and saw white. A glimmer of white. Again. White. NOOOOOOOO! Oh, Mon, it… Continue reading Oh, Mon, is it too early for a drink?