I don’t have many regrets about life. But, one I do have is that we lived in Baltimore for two years and we never went to the Concert- Fireworks on the Capitol lawn in Washington, D.C. You know, the one they show on PBS – a Capitol Fourth I think it is called. The time…
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Getting Settled: Problems and Joys
We’ve been at the cabin since last Friday afternoon, almost a full week. And we are getting settled in. Some totes and boxes have been emptied and the contents stored. But, there are still many to open and put away. Despite that my husband and I made trips to Wausau to buy some upper cabinets…
Preparing for a National Park Trip
Planning trips is something I enjoy. I revel in the process, the research, as well as the building anticipation as the trip nears. Right now we have two trips for fall 2022 planned. One is to Buffalo, NY to attend the wedding of a friend’s son and from there we are going to make the…
Silent Sunday: Recent Yard Photos
Silent Sunday: The Holland Sand Prairie
Today is Silent Sunday. All photos are copyrighted by me, Carol Labuzzetta. No permission exists to duplicate in any form without my express permission. Enjoy!
The Milkweed is Up in My Wisconsin Yard
It’s time for monarch monitoring as my common milkweed stems have emerged in my yard! I’ll have to look back to be sure, but I think it’s early. Each year, since 2006, I’ve reported the emergence of the perennial milkweed in my yard to Journey North. This means I am a citizen scientist! The submission…
Life on the Move
Several pieces of large furniture left our house today. It’s okay. We’re moving. We have to be out by June 24th, the closing date of the sale of our house. The rooms are starting to look different. We are making progress! The two sofa sleepers we own left today, as did half of the “dog’s…
Owned Treasures, Recently Found
Today is Slice of Life Tuesday! Thanks go to TwoWritingTeachers.org for creating this group and hosting it each week. I have participated in this supportive writing community since February of 2017. As we continue to clean out to ready ourselves for our move next month, I am finding enjoyment in reminiscing about things I’ve found…
Silent Sunday: Mother Earth
Today is Silent Sunday and Mother’s Day! I decided to honor the mother of us all – Mother Earth. Enjoy! All photos are copyrighted by me, Carol Labuzzetta, whether watermarked or not, there is no permission to duplicate in any form without my express permission. Thank you!
Poetry Friday: The Birth of my Chapbook is Today!
After reviewing the second proof copy of my poetry chapbook, my book will go live on Amazon later today! And, just like that, my first book will be born! I’ll be a published author of my own compilation of work! Once I have the link, I’ll come back here and post it! My book’s link…