To me, the lights of the season here in our quaint town of Chippewa Falls, WI, are magical. It's been years since Mr. and I have gone to Irvine Park to drive through. Mr. asked me about my prompts for the week. I said, "One of them is Red/Green." So, granting my wishes to find… Continue reading How Mr. Lit Up Our Date Night as A Recreation From 35 Years Ago
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How I warm up to winter
I'm not sure if I'm ready for winter yet. I better warm up to it soon, 'cuz it doesn't hold back from arriving. It comes every year. I'm not alone in my desire to hang on to warmer weather. Two men in my life aren't tickled about thoughts of going out in cold snow. In… Continue reading How I warm up to winter
Lines, squares, tigers and bears, and wine
This sudden change from 90-degree weather to 40-degree weather with rain sucks the life and motivation right out of our empty nest. If I'm not careful, I can turn into a wild caged animal. We're determined not to let the weather dictate our life, though. It's our new mantra. We must not be fuddyduddies. Get… Continue reading Lines, squares, tigers and bears, and wine
A dam icy story
Normally, if I have a hankering for craving ice cream, it's on a hot summer day. But, not always. Sometimes, it's just a craving for a form of comfort food. Salty chips, cheese curds, or ice cream. Anyone of those on any day will do. Including an early, overcast, fall-ish kind of day, like it… Continue reading A dam icy story
How I survived a bit of nothingness
It feels great to take a break from feeling the need to accomplish something - other than enjoying walks in the park. Two days in a row. I just had to go back to Irvine Park to see the bears! People say nothing is impossible, but I do nothing every day. - Winnie the Pooh… Continue reading How I survived a bit of nothingness
A quaint park powered by donations
When Spring's warm sunshine brightens the day, birds sing, and people like me with a camera in hand, head out to play. For the WHOLE day. At a quaint spot called Irvine Park. It wasn't a day to stay inside. I didn't even ride my bike like I had planned. But, I still got out… Continue reading A quaint park powered by donations