Simple Ethics of Foraging
Yesterday, I took an intro to foraging class. It was held by an organization called the Driftless Folk School and the session took place on the grounds of the Kickapoo…
Category: Collecting
Coasting into the Past
It’s been a slow day. I’ve had no get up and go, no motivation, no energy. It happens. I did manage to do one load of laundry, pull some zinnias…
Slice of Life: Nielloware Jewelry Gift
On a recent trip back East to see my parents, my mom disappeared into her bedroom, claiming she had to go get something for me. She returned, with a bracelet…
Maple Syrup – Will it Become a Thing of the Past?
The Sweet Stuff and Climate Change Do you realize that maple syrup production is being affected by climate change? It is! On a hike late this summer, I met a…
Coffee Cups = Warm Fuzzies
I feel the need to write a lighter post today. A week alone with our energetic puppy has worn thin. And, then there’s the online math course my son is…
Nutcrackers
Growing up I was fascinated by the story of the Nutcracker. It seemed so magical that one could come to life! The story still holds some of that Christmas magic…
A Lifetime of Collecting License Plates: A Written Sunday Post Because I Am a Little Bit Off
When I went to grab my computer this morning, naturally my mind went to my blog as when I am having “normal” days, writing my blog is one of the…
