Emptying the nest

An Empty Nester’s AI Search Turns Into Simple Silliness

Words we use to describe creatures, including humans, are funny, aren't they? Yes, they are! The ideas generated pop right out of the skies and onto my page like I'm one with the block editor! Not really, but with AI anything can happen, right? I felt blue this morning as I scrolled through my photos… Continue reading An Empty Nester’s AI Search Turns Into Simple Silliness

Adventures · Inspiration

Rocking a History Lesson with Steaks, Stakes, and Hope For Freedom For More Than A Million Kids

Historically speaking, Mr. is way better at remembering history than I am. He is also one to be quick with ideas while he prepares the dinner I wait to be presented with (yes, I'm spoiled!). Friday night dinner prep conversations go something like this (give or take an embellishment or two). Me: So, I'm pondering… Continue reading Rocking a History Lesson with Steaks, Stakes, and Hope For Freedom For More Than A Million Kids

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How An Abysmal Garden Bed Leads Me to Photograph Bugs Instead of Flowers Summer 2023

The abysmal attempt at growing this year's flower garden isn't all my fault. Nope, I blame it on the drought and the scoundrels (rabbits). I've done my part to abolish the weeds in the dust and to water the dust. Every bug-stinking day! I absolutely cringe when I see morning glories and zinnias abscond overnight.… Continue reading How An Abysmal Garden Bed Leads Me to Photograph Bugs Instead of Flowers Summer 2023

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Whatever Happens In Our Yard, It Will Always Be A Happy Sacred Site

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

Inspiration

A Blossoming Tickled In Pink Kind of Week

I call this past week a tickled-in-pink moments kind of week. My heart is full of joy thinking back to the week that was delicately webbed together. Moment # 1: I could see a way to connect all of the blog writing prompts I wanted to join in on today. See the bottom of the… Continue reading A Blossoming Tickled In Pink Kind of Week

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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