As some of you may remember, my wonderful girl Ms. K, who had been with me for over seven years, passed away the week before Thanksgiving 2019. After a month of giving my grief the proper space to process, I began looking for a new companion. Mr. Tee had an adorable photo and profile, and... Continue Reading →
A Midwinter Night’s Eve
It had been a good week, but still, I was happy for it to be Friday. I was looking forward to a weekend with no commitments, heaven for an introvert. I got home, changed out of my work clothes into something soft and comfortable, and after making supper, I crashed on the couch for a... Continue Reading →
Listing Lists Relieves Listlessness
Oh, this weather, this dreadful weather. I love the seasons, I really do, but this in-between stuff just makes me want to lay on the couch and nap. The dark, the snow, the cold – it’s a recipe for hibernation that’s hard to ignore. I have a lot of projects I want to get to... Continue Reading →
Dog sledding, skijoring and snowshoeing in the Great Northwoods
Part Two of Three After a delicious, hearty breakfast, we bundled up and headed outside for our first full run of the trail Saturday morning. Barbara, my roommate from Florida, was the first to volunteer. Having spent a few hours chatting in our room the night before, I was not surprised. Barbara is fearless and... Continue Reading →
The Upside of a Polar Vortex
Funny how inspiration comes from the unlikeliest of places at times. Today was that kind of day. Actually, the last few days were that kind of day. A "Polar Vortex" had hit Wisconsin and the whole state kind of shut down over the span of three days. Oh, we fought it though. We kept going... Continue Reading →
SpongeBob Opens Unlikely Doors
Sometimes you don't know the power of a decision when you first make it, or how many people it will affect as you move through life. Years ago, I forget how many, I had a small problem. I had a debit card and a credit card from two completely different entities, but they looked identical.... Continue Reading →
What Would Dogs Say If They Could Talk?
Morning’s the time when my mind likes to play. Not sure what it is about washing my face and brushing my teeth that is zen-like, but many times this is where I get my best ideas. This is why I’m never far from paper and pen. When those ideas start flowing, they come so fast... Continue Reading →
Turns Out, Old Dogs *Can* Learn New Tricks
My dog, Ms. K, will be thirteen years old on Labor Day. I've had her since she was seven. We've shared a lot of special moments, her and I. She's no ordinary dog. However, with the number of years she is along, she has slowed down a bit. Her hearing is fading, along with her... Continue Reading →
What would your heaven be like?
My daily Zen calendar recently said something very interesting. “You carry heaven and hell with you.” I love my little Zen calendar. It makes me think hard about things I usually don’t think about at all. That’s what’s so neat about it. This particular phrase made me laugh when I read it, because it’s so... Continue Reading →
Kitchen Misadventure Produces Much Amusement
Thursday night was another interesting one at my house. I attempted to make a dessert for a party on Friday night. Now for those of you who read faithfully each week, you understand the problems I have in the kitchen. The food sees me coming, and that’s it – it’s over. No matter how well... Continue Reading →