Chris and I just got back from a whirlwind trip to the midwest – stops included Minneapolis, Minnesota, Faribault, Minnesota, Mason City, Iowa, Clear Lake, Iowa and Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Travel is different these days than it used to be and I learned a Continue reading →
I love a good scavenger hunt and one that involves Waldo is even better. You remember Waldo. That cute bespectacled guy with the red and white striped shirt and the blue pants? He is the star of many books over the years and was a Continue reading →
Seems like my posts lately have been about things that I am observing around me. I guess that is a good thing, right? That I am observant? Whatever the case it is nice to see signs of summer all around. One of the true signs Continue reading →
Whew! I have been working at the AAUW Used Book Sale since last Tuesday in some form so I decided I needed to take a break on Tuesday of this week. Chris and I planned a little trip to one of our favorite places — Continue reading →
I love when good things happen to good people and Sara Broers is one of those people that falls into that category. Sara and I first met in Mason City, Iowa when Chris and I lived there and when we both had blogs. We met Continue reading →
Chris suggested the title for a new series – Wandering Wednesday. Now our time of leisure seems to be limited a little bit in the coming months with obligations but every once in awhile maybe Wandering Wednesdays will make an appearance. Today’s feature will be Continue reading →
Chris plans the best days for me and he planned a day on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Not all of the higher elevations are leafed out fully yet but it was still a fabulous drive and a great day. The rhododendron are beautiful and the Continue reading →
You know how much I love my beach time and last week was the perfect week with family at the beach. There might have been a few glitches but all in all – a wonderful week as you can imagine. Anytime I get to spend Continue reading →
Back from the beach and back to life in the mountains again but I am still thinking about a great week last week. Of course the best thing was time with the family, including our sweet little grandson, but the house we stayed at was Continue reading →
Last week was BUSY! It really does deserve bold capital letters and and exclamation mark. I had things going on every day, all day and multiple events. The weekend was welcomed by both of us and we spent the time enjoying the beautiful spring weather Continue reading →
