Trust me when I tell you that when I began this series I never envisioned a pair of Crocs being the feature image of the week after years of making fun of the them (ok, it was downright ridicule). I was amazed when my niece told me she was ordering pair of Crocs after hearing…
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I’ve realized after the last few weeks that our wonderful parks need to add signs for some trail walkers. The first new sign should say Caution Muddy Path May Be Very Slippery And Cause Some To Slip and Do The Splits. It’s amazing when you constantly become distracted by slick mud how easy it is…
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Yep, I’m one of those people that could be called an interrupter or someone who just in the excitement of the moment loves joining your conversation. Occasionally you meet someone who doesn’t appreciate this charming quality, but I’ve never quite understood that automatic look of irritation or immediate righteous indignation that can occur when I…
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Earlier in the week I read an article about the new pandemic-era accessory of bracelets that signal your social distancing boundaries. Event hosts are offering green, yellow or red wristbands to let people know if they can come in for a hug or not. I always thought over my lifetime that my body language, the…
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It’s that time of year to begin getting summer priorities in order and thankfully Harper is already on bug patrol, so we’re both prepared to quickly bolt through the yard if anything buzzes within ten feet. Finding a summer vacation destination is very important and it appears one of the turkey couples has decided they…
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There has been plenty of debate across the country this week regarding eliminating mask mandates as COVID-19 cases continue to decline and vaccinations increase, but nothing has changed for me after receiving my vaccine and my masks and neck gaiter have now become favorite fashion accessories. On a more serious note, the continued use of…
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Please sit a spell For a moment, let those worries and fears melt away with the snow Peace is waiting on the horizon
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This last year it’s been easy to find many topics to ruffle my feathers. This has led to some deep (very deep) introspection while enjoying some snacks. One major realization during the deep thoughts is that you’re never too old to enjoy sprinkles. Second insight is that it’s always ok to trust those childhood messages…
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Daybreak arrival Gobble, gobble alarm ringtone Breakfast buffet fave meal of the day Days spent perching and huddling in the woods Enjoy snowless paths and decks Appreciate the occasional stroll and rooftop view Just when the caretakers think we’ve taken our leave We surprisingly pop up behind snowbanks and peek in the front door sidelights
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With weather this week our coldest in two years there was plenty of time for frozen photography and Netflix binge watching. Highlights of the week were the wonderful snowy sunrise out on the lake and watching the fantastic Firefly Lane on Netflix. While I was watching their friendship and society change over the decades, I was…
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