Yesterday, we took a trip to the Twin Cities to visit our youngest son and his girlfriend who live in St. Paul. We took our dog, Molly, a yellow (almost white) labrador. They recently rescued a dog who is tiny compared to Molly, a mix of Lhasa Apso, Australian Shephard, Shitzu, Terrier, and Chihuahua according…
self reflection
Foodie Monday: Buffalo Eats
We were in Western New York two weeks ago for a quick visit to see my parents. On the way in we always stop in Hamburg, a suburb of Buffalo on Lake Erie to stay at my sister-in-law’s condo. We were there only for a couple of days and went out to dinner one night….
Silent Sunday: Stone Lake & Timm’s Hill Trail Hike
Today is Silent Sunday. On this day, each week, I post photos of my own choosing. All are © by me, Carol Labuzzetta., 2022. No permission exists to duplicate in any fashion. Thanks!
Poetry Friday: Enjoying Dusk at the Lake
On two consecutive nights this week, I sat on our dock at dusk and watched the loons gather. It was an interesting time, one full of serenity and calmness, as well as appreciation for this bird I’ve come to enjoy. Both nights, seemingly, held a routine. Three loons were gathered in the middle of our…
Everyone Ages: Don’t Get Old Before Your Time
I’ve been watching as my parents’ age. Next month they’ll be 85 and 86 years old, both having August birthdays. They’ve maintained, and even fought for, as much independence as they can tolerate. This includes still living in their own home, a large rambling ranch with a finished basement, grocery shopping in person two to…
What’s Up with That? Why Are People so Nasty Online?
Today, I posted my blog to my Medium.com page. Here is the link: https://carollabuzzetta.medium.com/im-so-tired-of-the-astonishing-number-of-nasty-people-online-93f8aa214784 What do you think about this phenomenon? And, why am I finding it so often in conservation groups, nature groups, and groups about gardening? It bothers me immensely! Thanks for stopping by!
Slice of Life: A Cheeky Perspective on Small Town Errands
Post office – check Reason 1 – Mail five jewelry sales and one poetry book sale at the local post office. Reason 2 – Buy packing tape because the tape I had from our move is “lost!” Look up post office hours on the internet before driving into town. Note they are closed for two…
Weird! Plants That Do Not Need Soil!
Have you ever heard of a plant that doesn’t need soil to thrive? There are a whole group of such plants! They are called epiphytes! You might know them as air plants. I first became interested in epiphytic plants when I was leading an after-school garden club for elementary students, years ago. Planning a holiday…
Silent Sunday: Wild Wisconsin
Today is Silent Sunday. On this day, once a week, I post my own photos on a theme of my choosing. All photos are copyrighted by me, Carol Labuzzetta with all rights reserved! Thank you! Enjoy!
Poetry Friday: Poetry & Alzheimer’s Disease
We paused our unpacking last week to go visit my parents in New York. I’ve written about them before. Both are in their mid-80s, both are still living together in their own home which is convenient but much, much too big, and both experiencing serious health issues in the last few years. They seem to…