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”

The things that stick in our head

My father had a way about him. He wasn’t always the nicest guy, but I know he loved me. He had a sarcastic sense of humor. I can’t tell you how many birthday cards I gave him with a picture of a little kid picking their nose that said I picked this one just forContinue reading “The things that stick in our head”

What ya got for me?

I went for a walk this evening and had my own personal episode of Wild Kingdom.  The horses were hanging out by the fence waiting for treats. The deer were romping through the woods. I didn’t get a shot of the buffalo hanging out, but even with my phone managed to capture a dragonfly takingContinue reading “What ya got for me?”