Kindred and beloved joined in person or spirit For a day of joy The holidays are tough for some, wonderful for others. We can’t always be with the ones we care about, but they are in our hearts. One of my favorite Christmas decorations is my mother’s Christmas village. It’s grown over the years, and […]
Winter is for work frigid nights spent forging dreams into existence Through the days of summer, we dream. We ponder possibilities and envision ideas. As warmth fades to cold, it is the perfect time to make those dreams reality. The indoor season is a perfect time to work on projects and personal growth. Read or […]
Cold and darkened days endured with sparkling lights and thoughts of loved ones As day length dwindles, and snow flies, the inside portion of the year begins in the Midwest. One cure to offset the darkness and depression is the holidays. Abundant colorful lights make the season tolerable. Winter is a brutal season, but with […]
Autumn’s departure white flowers tumble from clouds mark winter’s onset There are those who want the spring without the winter. The sun without the rain. Stars, moon and such without the night. But without the darkness, you never really know how bright the days are, you never appreciate the first flower of spring. Winter has […]
Thoughtful reflection fixate on remarkable thankfulness ensues No matter how bad a day, week or year feels, we each have reasons to be thankful. Once a year, before the insane rush of December, we take a day to contemplate the good in our lives. Forget all the bad and evil in your life and the […]
You can only cry for so long before risking drowning in your tears 2016 has been a rough year. For many, it became even worse after the election last week. As a country, we took a step backwards, and many people are rightfully concerned about their safety. Little can be done now about the past, […]
Exercise your right opinions become ballots future begins now As a child and a Boy Scout, I learned voting is important. I am always excited to vote, even when not thrilled with candidates. The national scope of elections receives the most attention, but it is the local races that make the most impact in everyday […]
Nocturnal partner we’ll frolic in the evening slumber through the day All Hallows’ Eve seemed the perfect day for this weeks post. A full moon sets over a foggy field in Northern Wisconsin. As the evenings grow longer, there are more hours for spirits and lovers to cavort by the light of the moon. Enjoy […]
Fight adversity and attack trepidation foster peace and growth Fermentation Fest is one of my favorite Southern Wisconsin festivals. A 40-mile drive through some of the most beautiful parts of the state in autumn, accented by art exhibits. My last post came from there, as does this one. Introduced to me by someone very special, […]