Letting Go of a Childhood Dream

Last week I went to Stockbridge to get my haircut. I’ve been going there to see the same hairdresser for… a long time. She gave me my first permanent wave sometime in the 80s. 80's perm I grew up in Stockbridge. I attended school there from kindergarten through high school graduation, then briefly moved away … Continue reading Letting Go of a Childhood Dream →

I’m Feeling Rather Sleepy

One of the best feelings in the world is waking up when I’m good and ready, and not having to wake up because my alarm is going off. Recently, I slept - during the work week - for eight glorious hours. Yes! I describe those eight uninterrupted hours of sleep as glorious. I could have … Continue reading I’m Feeling Rather Sleepy →

It’s Beginning to Feel a Lot Like Fall

During my formative years, my dad had numerous expressions that have stayed with me. A few of them are, “My favorite kind of cake is pie,” “It’s better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick,” and “Don’t take any wooden nickels.” If you live in Michigan, you might have noticed that the … Continue reading It’s Beginning to Feel a Lot Like Fall →

Bright Walls – Let’s Do It Again

In September 2021, I went on a Bright Walls tour in Jackson, Michigan, and I wrote a blog about it - Bright Walls in Jackson. There are SO MANY beautiful murals in downtown Jackson, and I was excited to attend the 2022 Bright Walls Finale event this weekend. They have added more than 20 murals … Continue reading Bright Walls – Let’s Do It Again →

Floating

According to Wikipedia - An isolation tank, sensory deprivation tank, float tank, float pod, float cabin, flotation tank, or sensory attenuation tank is a water-filled, pitch-black, light-proof, soundproof environment heated to the same temperature as the skin, developed in 1954 by John C. Lilly. BEFORE I’ve been fascinated with this idea – of floating in such a tank – for a very long time. … Continue reading Floating →

Thanks for Asking – Blog Updates

Blog thoughts are a funny thing. Sometimes I go off on a rant about something, and then never think about that thing again. Apparently venting about it lets me release my thoughts into the universe and move on. But sometimes I dwell on a subject, doing something about it, or more likely, overthinking it. I … Continue reading Thanks for Asking – Blog Updates →

What’s Up Next For You?

I was working on my journal of 1000 Things You Don't Know About Me and came to the question, "What's the most daring thing you've ever done?" Well I'm not particularly daring, and answers will most definitely vary widely depending on an individual's definition. Our local ice cream shop has a sundae called the Dare … Continue reading What’s Up Next For You? →

Well, People, We’ve Had a Good Run

So far this year, I've received in the mail, more notices than I can count, soliciting me to renew my People magazine subscription. These 'best' and 'last chance' offers started in January and have continued throughout May. I haven't responded to any of them, as I've been considering not renewing my subscription. And then today, … Continue reading Well, People, We’ve Had a Good Run →

Breakdown at the Cart Corral

It seems I’m always in a hurry these days. Rushing to get out the door in the morning, hurrying through my day that never seems to have enough hours in it, and trying to squeeze in one more task before I go to bed. This week I made a quick run to Meijer during my … Continue reading Breakdown at the Cart Corral →

On the Inside Looking Out

It seems like a lot of people have home security cameras these days. According to Strategy Analytics (whoever they are) 16% of U.S. households have video doorbells. That’s an estimated 20 million homes and growing. We have a video doorbell at our front door, and a video only camera at the back of our house. … Continue reading On the Inside Looking Out →