and then there was a pandemic…

Life in Memphis was not what I had hoped for or planned on. Then to top it off there was a pandemic. Good thing I have my two awesome cats and really like being alone. The first year of the pandemic, I was perfectly content to hang at home. Into year two, I got aContinue reading “and then there was a pandemic…”

Solo Adventures

I’m part of a fb group for women solo travelers. Most of what is posted is all about far off adventures and leaving their own continent. While that’s awesome, getting out in your own backyard can be just as fun and beneficial for the soul. This is just a few of the things I did,Continue reading “Solo Adventures”

So much life!

I’m having a hard time finding balance in my life, but I’m taking steps to improve this. While I’ve been living in the suburbs for the last couple of years, I’ve found myself artistically stifled. Looking back at my site, I didn’t realize how long it had been since I’ve posted. I’m ditching the burbsContinue reading “So much life!”

A new year and a year in review…

I know I’ve written about this before, but I’m still so surprised by how much where I live feeds, and squelches, my creativity. While I don’t make resolutions, I am going to make a significantly greater effort in the new year, despite living in the boring suburbs, to live more creatively. I’m going to pickContinue reading “A new year and a year in review…”

Lula is always quite contrary

I love mornings in the yard. I sit with my coffee, enjoy seeing what’s growing, watching the birds, and finding all sorts of hidden gems.     And just so y’all don’t think I’m the only one that’s contrary about her garden, I’m leaving you with an oldy but a goody. Mary, Mary, quite contraryContinue reading “Lula is always quite contrary”

Wet Whet Thursday

Our local Metal Museum does a monthly happy hour with music, beverages, and a food truck. Tonight was a luau to end the summer. With hurricane Gordon working its way through the southern states, we’ve been watching the radars closely. We had a backup plan if the rain hit earlier in the day, but whenContinue reading “Wet Whet Thursday”