I’m having a staycation! What to do? Lots!

I enjoy travel. Seeing new places, having new experiences. There is a whole world out there for me to explore.  The question is where to start. My travel experiences usually start with a discussion of where we want to go.  Any similar bucket list places.  So far there always is. After that it is planning.  …

What caught my eye in the past month

I can't believe I'm posting what caught my eye and it is November.  I imagine this month and next holiday posts will be catching my eye and hopefully giving me ideas.  November for me is National Novel Writing Month.  It gives me focus and I feel a part of a writing community. It helps we have …

This is not a craft blog – just saying

Again this is NOT a craft blog.  That said I do enjoy doing things with my hands.  From painting, knitting to using a glue gun on pretty well anything.  For me it is often when I am in the moment more than at any other time.  It helps that I enjoy the journey of creating …

What I love this season of my life

I made Canada Thanksgiving dinner this year.   In the past I have had dinner with family, but this year was different.  I bought a veggie produce box as a school fundraiser.  It was the perfect time to use my veggies up and celebrate with friends. Believe it or not this does lead to what I …

Instagram Challenge – Inspire

I thought I'd take a page out of #collectivepodcast and do an Instagram Challenge.   They did one September 23 to October 2nd and had us take pictures of what we considered cozy, comfort, together and courage to name a few. I enjoyed it as it had me looking around every day to capture that word.  …

What caught my eye in the past month

I can't believe we have rolled, no raced, into October.  I had a busy and productive September.  The days are shorter and dark when I get up. So I know it is fall and winter is approaching.  Below is what caught up eye recently.  Hope something catches yours. Head over to A beautiful mess to see …

Weekend Coffee Share

Happy October! I decided to start the month with #weekend coffee share. Head over to get all the details and maybe join in! It has been a mixed emotional week.  A neighbor is moving into assisted living so purging and packing.  I’ve been helping when I can and getting to know her better through memories …

What’s happening this Fall

Fall (or September to December) is my favorite time of year.  It feels more like the first of the year for me. I guess that is because school starts.  I find I have more energy in the Fall and excitement about possibilities.  This Fall in particular I have said YES to things.  Here are a …

3 rules I try and live by

I put the word "try" in the title as realistically that is what I am doing. To say it is a done deal. Completed. Always. Well, if one of the rules I try and live by is being authentic than......try is in the title. I am the first to admit I have lots of fault …

Weekend Coffee Share

I thought I'd catch up with everyone by doing Weekend coffee share.   Head over and get all the details and maybe join in.  I figure it is a good way to start the month and what some people consider the start of Fall.  Fall is my favorite season.  I enjoy the cooler nights and the …