Our governor extended the stay-at-home order to May 3. I was not surprised. As a matter of fact, my surprise will come if she doesn’t extend it longer. There are certainly people in our state who still believe “it’s just the flu” or who prioritize economy over people’s lives and lay blame to an overreactive … Continue reading Week 5.5: The real pandemic, books, baths and Zoom in a time of covid-19
Our World
Week 3.5: Looking forward in a time of covid-19
Friday. Remember when we used to look forward to Friday? Now, with most of us at home during the week, Friday has lost its magic. No TGIF! memes – more like, Friday, Meh memes. Friday has lost its ranking and has now become just another blurry day of the week. As I was contemplating this … Continue reading Week 3.5: Looking forward in a time of covid-19
Week 2.5: Letting go in a time of covid-19
I struggled a bit this week. It started on Monday. Now, some of it I attribute to my allergies blowing up over the weekend – teasing of spring emerging from the ground, Kansas wind and the burning of the fields will do that to an allergy sufferer. But I hadn’t slept well all weekend due … Continue reading Week 2.5: Letting go in a time of covid-19
Day 3: Tele-working in a time of COVID-19 and teaching mom new tricks
The wind howled through Thursday night into the wee hours of Friday morning. I mean, howled. Like a tormented wolf, it shook the window screens off the house and at one point I stared through the dark at the ceiling just waiting for our roof to peel off. The creaks and groans made Beatrice, Executive … Continue reading Day 3: Tele-working in a time of COVID-19 and teaching mom new tricks
Time
“You will never find time for anything. If you want time, you must make it.” … Continue reading Time
Day #20 of Wild and Exciting Little Things: Fog
This morning, the fields near our home were layered in fog. I love when the fog creeps in overnight. There is something eerie, yet magical about the way it silently fills the space between earth and sky. But, this fog was different. It lingered just a few feet above the brown-gold fields, just high enough for the … Continue reading Day #20 of Wild and Exciting Little Things: Fog
What a Difference a Week Makes
My intent was to wait until the Monday evening celebration of our Final Four Shocker team to wrap up our whirlwind trip in a final post. I planned to share our photos, write about the championship game and give a summary of one of the best weekends I've ever experienced, especially with my father. But, two … Continue reading What a Difference a Week Makes
My floor rocks (or Home Project Finale)
First, a correction to the previous post. Brad does not use a roller to apply stain to large areas, but a sprayer. Now, the final floor. Now we repaint the walls, put in two new windows, do some redecorating, add an area rug (no, it won't cover the design), and we're finished. I won't bore … Continue reading My floor rocks (or Home Project Finale)
Boots we hate to wear
When a longtime friend of mine was diagnosed with peritoneal cancer, her best friend told her not to give up, it was time to get out the boots, lace 'em up, and go to battle. Her best friend already had hers on, laced tight. We all have them. That special pair of boots stored in the … Continue reading Boots we hate to wear
Celebrate 100 Years Of An American Legend | Tattoo Legend Norman Sailor Jerry Collins
Celebrate 100 Years Of An American Legend | Tattoo Legend Norman Sailor Jerry Collins.
Mermaid of the Plains 