Adventures

Empty nester shakes her narrow-minded view

My empty nester's narrow-minded perspective of being stuck in the house by Ol' Man Winter's hold on the weather this week had to be adjusted! I know it's only temporary, though. The sun may be shining, but the wind is still cold.  So, I'll change my mind again, and again, and again.  Just like the… Continue reading Empty nester shakes her narrow-minded view

Adventures · Cheers

The future of a normal empty nest

Yesterday, as I scrolled stupidly and aimlessly through Instagram and Facebook, I thought to myself, "As an empty nester, comparing myself to social media empty nester experts and over 50 crowds is ... well ... depressing." I liked a few photos from my favorites that I follow (you know who you are), and then I… Continue reading The future of a normal empty nest

Adventures · Cheers · Inspiration

My favorite photos of 2019

Take it from someone who grabs her camera daily, asking me to pick a few favorite photos from 2019 is... Post Inspiration - Lens-Artists #77 - Favorite Photos of 2019 PS - Thank you for stopping by to take a peek.  I'll see you back here in 2020!!  xx  

Cheers · Inspiration

‘Tis the season to tip my frosty hat

Wherever I go, 'Tis the season to tip my hat as it overflows my memory bank. On display at our house, are shiny and bright reminders of the season. By day there's, of course, snow. By night, it's another sight. Three or more times it has snowed by night. Oh, what a delight, right? Each… Continue reading ‘Tis the season to tip my frosty hat

Adventures · Inspiration

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

Adventures · Emptying the nest

Another letter to wannabe DIYers

Dearest Wannabe DIYers - Here's the deal, the raw deal, the real-cut-down-to-the-rough-and-tough-and-chase-it-to-the-finish-line-kinda deal. You may be able to host a Thanksgiving dinner if you plan your project timeline well.  And give yourself plenty of leeway for obstacles along the way.   But all of you wannabes, you need more than a song and dance to get… Continue reading Another letter to wannabe DIYers