Elements of Style
When you write nearly every day for four years, naturally you develop a style. Over my 1,334 posts since February of 2017, I’ve shared many opinions, moments, and memories. My…
Tag: community involvement
Rotary Lights Along the Mississippi River
I was going to save this post for Silent Sunday but decided not to wait. I don’t know what else to write about today, and furthermore, there is a story…
Speed Talking & Passion Do Not Mix Well
Last night I spoke to a small group of our local Lionesses who had invited me to their meeting to talk about Monarch Butterflies. Already with a lot on my…
Volunteering: Part I Finding a Good Fit
For a large portion of my adult life I have been an active community volunteer. Thousands of my life’s hours have been spent volunteering! Most likely my earliest volunteer experiences…
What is a MGV? Why do we matter?
It is that time of year again. Master Gardener Volunteer (MVG) hours are due. Since 2004, I have spent the last couple weeks in September recording my continuing education and…
Back To School: Is PTO For You?
Six months ago, when I started blogging, I started a list of potential topics on which to write. This list is kept right on my WordPress account as drafts. Some…
Monarch Stories: Part I
Today, I realized I have quite a few monarch stories. Early this morning, I travelled to the Trempealeau Wildlife Refuge to speak to a group of Festival attendees about the…
You Know Who You Are
I shed a few tears before I even arose from bed this morning. It told me that my emotions were close to the surface. Today was the day I would…
