Music: The Real Fountain of Youth

There’s nothing quite like the quintessential church picnic. June is the month for a lot of church picnics in the area, and I think it’s just a lovely way to spend a few hours. So I spent some time at a local celebration a few weeks ago, and really had a great time. One of... Continue Reading →

June 29, 2019 0

So I Wrote A Book!

In 2017 I took a motorcycle ride that turned out to be the adventure of a lifetime. I wrote about it in my local newspaper, but so many people were interested in the story that I thought it would be a good idea to put it into a book, and that's what I spent the... Continue Reading →

June 5, 2019 0

This Mother’s Day, Just Leave Mom the Hell Alone

What... A little too blunt? A little too honest? Are we still not ready to take Mom off the pedestal and just let her have one damn day to herself? Because here's a dirty little secret... it's what she really wants. Think about it for a minute. Mom is always there for us. Mom is the... Continue Reading →

May 6, 2019 1

Single & Looking? Online Dating May Not Be The Answer

I’ve been loath to write about this subject for a long time, but the time has come. I’m going to come clean and actually admit that I’ve been on an online dating site (or four), and tell you exactly what I think about them. I don't recommend it, it's not pretty. But if you're determined... Continue Reading →

March 25, 2019 0

Loss of Parents Still Tough

It's been five years since my father’s death, and I miss him. It’s funny how you miss someone more once you know they’re gone from this earth, and not just living in another place where you don’t see them often. Maybe “more” isn’t the right word. Maybe I miss him in a different way now.... Continue Reading →

March 14, 2019 0

Snowmobile hijackings, Trail Terror & Badass of the Weekend

Part Three of Three Parts Saturday night’s dinner was leisurely, as we all knew it was one of the last amazing meals we were going to have for the weekend. MJ’s daughter Angela is an amazing cook and spoiled us rotten with wonderful and delicious main courses and desserts. At one point, Mel asked what... Continue Reading →

March 5, 2019 0

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 →

February 25, 2019 0

A Bucket List That’s “Gone To The Dogs”

First in a series of three parts Every once in a while it’s good to get one of those items off your bucket list. Last fall I received an email about a workshop called “Gone to the Dogs,” a Beyond BOW (Becoming an Outdoors Woman) program offered by the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point.... Continue Reading →

February 18, 2019 0

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 →

January 31, 2019 0

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 →

January 21, 2019 2