Recently, I opened up my photo file and found some pictures I'd forgotten about. Since I haven't been as blog active of late, I thought I'd jump on and show them. I rarely take photos with my phone, so these are from my Canon PowerShot. I've decided not to modify them at all in photoshop,… Continue reading In My File
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Jumbled
I've not been very blog-active lately. I've rarely had trouble in my life writing out my thoughts and/or ideas. But these days, with lots on my jumbled mind, I'm struggling with finding the right/write words. Until this weekend, we've had beautiful fall weather. Not cold. Just cool autumn air with gorgeous blue skies and golden… Continue reading Jumbled
Exploring the Boring
We haven't been on a vacation in several years now. Honestly, I'm not really upset about it. I like staying in one place. And travel can be such a hassle. Though sometimes I'd like to get away from the noisy area where we live, I'm perfectly content in my home. If I did travel, I'd… Continue reading Exploring the Boring
Magic and Majesty
Today I'm going to lighten the mood from my usual deep philosophical meanderings. I'm pleased to announce that the magic of spring has finally arrived. My favorite flower has returned for its brief stay.The soft and elegant color of the lilac bush with its intoxicating aroma which can be detected from a football field away.We… Continue reading Magic and Majesty
Too Late and Too Early
As you can see in the above pic, most of the trees on my street are bare now except for my neighbor's there on the left.This is what the remaining colors on that tree look like close up. ☝ We didn't have much autumn this year. Colors didn't start turning until near Halloween (Oct. 31).… Continue reading Too Late and Too Early
Alternative
Because we had to cancel our vacation due to me having pneumonia, we wanted to do a little something once I felt better. It was a meager alternative in comparison, but it was still nice. We took a ride to the quaint shopping district of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. It's a little over an hour away.… Continue reading Alternative
Autumn Confession
I know I said I wasn't going to post as much, but I wanted to share autumn photos I took over the weekend. What's my so-called confession? It's a bit embarrassing, but here goes. I literally get teary-eyed with joy when I'm able to get out and enjoy fall weather. I grew up with it… Continue reading Autumn Confession
Comparisons and a Mission Statement
A couple of weeks ago, a fellow blogger shared her visit to Lilacia Park. I was excited to be reminded of it before the lilac season ended, and I made sure to go a couple of days later. It turned out that we arrived a tiny bit past peak season. I'd say it was 50/50… Continue reading Comparisons and a Mission Statement
Color and Light
A week ago today, I was walking the dog and this is what we saw. 👇 I did not use my phone for the shot. I used my digital camera and was disappointed in the photo. It didn't turn out the way I saw it with the naked eye. It looks like the moon, but… Continue reading Color and Light
Halloween Month
When we arrived in Appalachia, the hills were mostly green. As each day passed, like magic or special effects in a movie, green morphed into ambers, rusts, pinks, and scarlets.My husband says it was peak foliage by the time we left. To me it was around 60%, which is still pretty, considering we'd only been… Continue reading Halloween Month
High Rises and Plush Nature
When I was young, I was a city girl. And this was my city. ☝ It was a sparkling metropolis, clean and filled with art and culture. Lots of nightlife, too.Now that I'm old(er), this is where I want to live. ☝My shining city on the lake has been ruined by corruption, anyway.The people in… Continue reading High Rises and Plush Nature
Embrace the Journey
There are no finish lines in life, yet perpetually seeking them, in terms of the quick fix, the big win, or a home run, serves only to remind you of what [you feel] is missing . . . However, when one stops looking exclusively for results and embraces the journey as it is, the days… Continue reading Embrace the Journey
Blessing or Punishment
How you interpret your [life] experience is rather important. Are you receiving your experiences as a blessing or as a punishment? That is the question you must constantly ask yourself. ~ Paul Ferrini, I am the Door
Since I’ve Been Gone
Since I've been gone from the blogging world, WordPress changed the format for drafting and posting. I don't like it. It's taking me forever to figure out how to add photos. What is this block thing? Why can't I just write paragraphs as if on a page? Why do I need blocks? So frustrating. 🤦♀️… Continue reading Since I’ve Been Gone
Words for Wednesday
At the moment that everything goes dark, the sunset in front of us becomes the whole story. But if we find courage enough to wait until tomorrow morning, we will suddenly come to understand that in reality yesterday’s sunset was only half of the story. – Craig D. Lounsbrough
Is It Me?
Boy the news cycle changes fast these days, doesn't it? From a virus, to lockdowns, to opening/closing schools, to chaos in city streets, to wildfires, to hurricanes, and the sad death of a Supreme Court Justice. Whew. I'm out of breath.The sun photo above was taken a week ago when smoke haze from the fires… Continue reading Is It Me?
Photos, Fiction, Friends, Fun, Flowers, and Faith
Last week was the first time I returned to the blogging world in a little over two months, and I posted a deep, heavy subject about control. This week I thought I'd go with a lighter subject to share a little bit about what I've been up to, and maybe even a tiny spark of… Continue reading Photos, Fiction, Friends, Fun, Flowers, and Faith
Dear March
Dear March, Thank you for this past Sunday, for the vibrant sky, and the refreshing hint of spring, soon to awaken and beautify. But, could this just be a tease? Because, all I see, is dormant life all around me. Nature is parched and dry, looks as if she can’t revive. March you’re so fickle.… Continue reading Dear March
Griping or Grateful?
Every year as January 1st draws near, I hear some people say, "I can't wait to start the new year. Thank God this one is almost over." I don't get it. Maybe it's the pessimist in me. Or, maybe it's the control freak in me, but I can't remember a time I felt good about… Continue reading Griping or Grateful?
I’m Not as Nice as I Thought
I've been writing over the past few posts about how I'm not as nice as I believed. I learned this on our vacation in South Dakota. I have further proof. So, my husband and I had hiked with our dog, Max, from our cabin into town. That's a story you can find on my last… Continue reading I’m Not as Nice as I Thought
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