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Chasing Sunsets
As I left a friend’s house last night, the sun was starting to set. I watched the sky as I drove and saw it turn all kinds of pinks and oranges mixed with the clear bright blue which had been its color during the day. I decided to take a detour and not go directly…
Life Transitions Again
This afternoon, I can hear the air conditioner running, the shower sprinkling water, and the washer spinning as it finishes cleaning a load of clothes. Today, my husband and I are getting a taste of the “empty nest.” Actually, it won’t start fully until tomorrow and will be short-lived, but still, there is a different…
Poetry Friday: A Letter to My Mom
We find ourselves living in odd times. But, some rights of passage continue as though these cycles have a life of their own. First-time college students are gearing up to move into their university communities and start a new life. Yes, much of it will be different but some of it will be very much…
Poetry Friday: 1962 Ford
Today is Poetry Friday. I was not sure I would write today as we are headed into a busy weekend at our house. Tomorrow is graduation, following COVID guidelines and much delayed, our youngest will officially complete high school and enter the next chapter of his life. There will be a small, family-only, celebration at…
Fabric Obsessed
Ever since I started making fabric masks for PPE, I am obsessed with fabric! I cannot seem to stay away from the fabric store! And, even if I go there to get something other than fabric – like thread, elastic, interfacing, or another craft item, I come out with fabric! Today was a case in…
Silent Sunday: Beauty from A- Z
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Slice of Life Tuesday: Have You Noticed?
Today, I went out to grocery shop and go to the office supply store. It took longer than usual which increased my chance to notice that certain things have changed since the pandemic and social distancing regulations began in March. Some of the changes are for the better, some not so much. I’ll let you…
The Cabin
Pride & Sharing our Bounty For the second weekend in a row, we are at our cabin with guests! It’s been a long time coming to reach this point, but I am glad we arrived! Our property is unique. We have two acres on a lake in Northern Wisconsin. It is three hours from…
Plastic Waste During the Pandemic: A problem now and in the future.
Lately, I’ve been wondering about the effects the pandemic has had on our environment. I’ve wondered seriously enough to search for professional journal articles specifically on this subject. What I found was mostly narrative, which disappointed me, as I had hoped to sustain my impressions with some facts. We’ve all seen the stories about nature…