Adventures · Inspiration

Okay, well, that was easy!

As a blogger, when things don't go my way, and the blogging platform I'm using seems to be doing its own thing, aka, not minding my 'but all I did was tried to run the update' clicks - it is a great feeling to finally have everything running all 'okay' again. The Happiness Engineer did… Continue reading Okay, well, that was easy!

Adventures · Inspiration · Welcome

How I find inspiration

In morning's light, finding inspiration in insomnia infused brains is incredibly challenging... I am going to try to pay attention to the spring.  I am going to look around at all the flowers, and look up at the hectic trees.  I am going to close my eyes and listen. - Anne Lamott One of my… Continue reading How I find inspiration

Cheers

Wait…you collect wine corks too?

In the US, the origin of the phrase "Put a cork in it" means to stop complaining, but, in our house, aka, Mr.'s Man Cave, we've taken it to another level. We say, "If the cork fits in it, display it." Enjoy the mini-tour of where we display our wine corks.  By the way, if… Continue reading Wait…you collect wine corks too?

Adventures

The timing of mid-week meetings

Oh, my fur and whiskers!  I'm late, I'm late, I'm late! I'm late, I'm late!  For a very important date!  No time to say 'hello, goodbye, ' I'm late, I'm late, I'm late!  -  The White Rabbit The Mrs. is in apparent take her time vacation mode (still...even after a week and a half).  She… Continue reading The timing of mid-week meetings

Adventures · Cheers

First signs of spring

Happy First Day of Spring! The first day of spring is one thing, and the first spring day is another.  The difference between them is sometimes as great as a month. - Henry Van Dyke The Sunday before we left for our vacation, we set our clocks to spring ahead.  We traveled to Jamaica where… Continue reading First signs of spring

Adventures · Going Gray

You’re kidding me, right?

Over dinner last night, I mentioned to Mr. that it's about time for me to actually pack our clothes into the suitcase to make sure everything fits. Mr:  "Uh, huh...Women, what is it about them and all their clothes?  If you weren't taking so many swimsuits, it wouldn't be such a problem." Me:  "I'm only… Continue reading You’re kidding me, right?