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, […]
Away from concrete thoughts cultivated and sown creativeness grows The elections of 2016, filled with bitterness and hatred. Most Americans cannot wait for this ugly episode to end. A recent article took resentment a new direction: urban versus rural. At first, I didn’t think much of the article. Then, I started seeing elitist comments on […]
Early morning soul erase the pain of the past with your ambition We each deal with pain and loss in different ways. Some look for relief in a bottle. Others hide away physically or mentally. Some use it as motivation. 2016 is a tormenting year. When life crashed down, I dealt with it in each […]
Grow, learn and evolve as you gain knowledge, recall where your trek began Madison residents will realize this photo is about two years old. It was an early impetus for this project. On the spot it was taken, a giant monstrosity of a building now stands, with a handy grocery store. Before it could grow […]