One Hundred and thirty four years ago two 14 or 15 year old girls got on a ship in Ireland and sailed to America. They found their way to Racine, Wisconsin where they may, or may not have, had relatives waiting for their arrival. They were brave souls. At the time of the girls immigration,Continue reading “The Root of Irish Eyes”
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Big Changes AKA: Spring!
I am a lover of seasonal changes. I’ve never felt the pull to live in places where the change of seasons are slight and barely noticeable. I do get a bit worn out of the cold and snow in winter and admittedly have done my share of complaining in March when winter hangs around longerContinue reading “Big Changes AKA: Spring!”
Cleaning Out The Dirt
March is meditation month. I’ve also heard that May is also meditation month. Knowing how much better life is with a daily meditation practice, I don’t think 2 months are a problem. Although, it would be better to break the year up in two to remind us of meditations great importance. I have learned muchContinue reading “Cleaning Out The Dirt”
A Day late and A Dollar Short
I like to have my blog posted on Thursday or early Friday so that you have if you are interested in one of my finds, you have time to plan your weekend. I apologize for this late post, I had too many things runny around in my brain this week and time got away fromContinue reading “A Day late and A Dollar Short”
Too Cold To Hike
The optimal winter hiking temperature is from 20-30 degrees fahrenheit. Last week we were in the midst of a polar blast sent by way of Canada. Thanks Canada. Seriously though, as much as this is normal, when the wind chill can cause hypothermia in a matter of minutes, it leaves us with little time outContinue reading “Too Cold To Hike”
Happenstance
Coincidence, kismet, a chance happy mistake. Call it what you will, a wrong turn either by accident or because you allow yourself the freedom to let go, can bring you to a place previously unknown to you. I believe we are all where we are supposed to be at any given time, but that weContinue reading “Happenstance”
Wolf Moon in Panther Park
I must be honest. I did not get to see the wolf moon from Panther Park in person. I looked at it with the memories of the late afternoon visit last November. I used the emotions I remember from being there and a photo image of the moon from this morning outside my bedroom windowContinue reading “Wolf Moon in Panther Park”
Seeds of Change
I became a first time home owner about this time last year. It was one of the most exciting times of my life. But then when the world stood still, it was one of the most terrifying. My life was thrown into a whirlwind of change. There were times when it felt overwhelming and otherContinue reading “Seeds of Change”
In Need of Open Space
I remember the first time I drove through Indiana. It was a clear day. One of this clear days when the sky is cloudless and such a blue you can’t possibly imagine how you could recreate it on canvas. A blue that even a camera cannot duplicate. On days like that the human eye isContinue reading “In Need of Open Space”
Winter Gardens
There are over 500 golf courses in the state of Wisconsin. Many of them are publicly owned some are private but accessible to those with money to splurge. In the winter these gloriously kept gardens are a safe and fun place to snowshoe or cross country ski. In years past I stuck mainly to theContinue reading “Winter Gardens”
Forest Traveler 