We've been saying, "Whatever" a lot since the sights in our yard have become more brown than green as the drought keeps hanging on. Your sacred space is where you can find yourself over and over again. Joseph Campbell The site of my sacred place is our yard and of course (as you followers know)… Continue reading Whatever Happens In Our Yard, It Will Always Be A Happy Sacred Site
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Well, Dang, Being Outdoors Revealed To Us Things That Can’t Be Left Alone
Finally, in Wisconsin, summer is here! That means Mr. and I are in great outdoors mode - spending time in our tea house and yard as much as possible. And working on projects. As we walk around the yard, we admire the farmer's early efforts to get ahead in the field with his crops. Unfortunately,… Continue reading Well, Dang, Being Outdoors Revealed To Us Things That Can’t Be Left Alone
Yes, It’s Time We Bid Farewell to The Bizarre Month of April
Hey, you all - the adoring fans of my nonsensical ramblings - it's me, the Mrs. here checking in to say, h*ll YES to a farewell to the month of April. On a delightfully happy end to my work week, I had the day off on Friday. I went on a road trip adventure to… Continue reading Yes, It’s Time We Bid Farewell to The Bizarre Month of April
Mrs. Whip-Cracker Springs Into Action To Get Projects Underway
Generally speaking, Mr. considers me to be a revived whip-cracker like I was from a few years ago when we remodeled our kitchen right before Thanksgiving. Except it is Easter now, and Spring in Wisconsin appeared in 7 days' time. So, I've been anxious to get projects done (that I can watch and capture in… Continue reading Mrs. Whip-Cracker Springs Into Action To Get Projects Underway
Collecting My Empty Nester Thoughts
As I collect my thoughts about the whirlwind week we've had, including witnessing a partial lunar eclipse, it feels surreal to be okay as an empty nester mom. I'm able to gather up each brief moment, hold it dear to my heart, and at the same time, let go and wait for another precious moment… Continue reading Collecting My Empty Nester Thoughts
It’s a shank and a stay at home button
Decades ago, I remember a charming downtown store that sold Berman's leather items. I never purchased anything from them, I couldn't afford it like my friends could. But I do remember browsing around the store with them and smelling the air full of leather scents. When I graduated from high school and started college, I… Continue reading It’s a shank and a stay at home button