Adventures · Inspiration

Use your rib injury to pamper yourself

Tomorrow marks the six weeks' post cracked rib and torn tendon injury date.  I'm well on the way to recover in full, but not quite yet. Everyone told me a rib injury and subsequent recovery takes a LONG time.  And they are right, it does! I decided I wasn't going to be frustrated, depressed, or… Continue reading Use your rib injury to pamper yourself

Cheers · Emptying the nest

Things that heat up our empty nest kitchen

Every dinner starts with the same scene.  I stare out the window, while I wait for dinner to appear on my plate.  Mr. does the cooking to heat things up in the kitchen and I wait.  I'm spoiled, yes, I am. While he cooks, I keep occupied.  I learned a long time ago to mind… Continue reading Things that heat up our empty nest kitchen

Adventures · Emptying the nest

A royal dog’s view on fashion diva research

While I'm dreaming of pastures of green grass, petals of flowers flowing down on me from the sky, and my adoring fans...the Mrs. has been dreaming of the perfect capsule wardrobe.  Whatever the hell that is?  I think she's getting close to finally discovering the proper definition, but she's thankfully taking a break today! Let… Continue reading A royal dog’s view on fashion diva research

Adventures · Emptying the nest · Inspiration

A grudging reconstruction of thoughts on my wardrobe

I'm reflecting on the choices I've made in my wardrobe lately.  Although, this week, not so much.  It has been a pleasant surprise.  Being an empty nester, on a staycation, and no-one but myself, the Mr., and the pets to see me, the wardrobe choices I made this week were beyond minimal.  No kidding, if… Continue reading A grudging reconstruction of thoughts on my wardrobe

Adventures · Inspiration

A pet’s perspective on longing

I often wonder what the pets in my life are thinking.  I'm lucky to have furry friends around to keep me pondering about life and posing for my photography practice.  3 of our own - 1 dog and 2 cats.  Rarely, if ever, are they pictured all 3 together. As it should be, they each… Continue reading A pet’s perspective on longing