Last weekend it was in the 40s. I wore my sweaters. I had my first fire of the season in the fireplace. My handknit socks came out. This weekend, despite the fact that the leaves are all yellow and orange and falling through the air when the wind blows like autumn snow, it is 70… Continue reading The Leaves Are Falling Down
Tag: thoughts and rambles
After the Solstice
This year, I was finally able to get Up North to the cabin for Summer Solstice. It was so lovely. I didn't do anything special in terms of food and I didn't have a ritual prepared, but just being amongst the pines and by the lake was magical enough! So, so healing. I had never… Continue reading After the Solstice
Autumn All Around
Well, kind of. It looks like Autumn, but it doesn't feel very much like it. Having the windows open and enjoying the weather in November? In Wisconsin? Crazy. Just crazy. But my concern and fear of climate change isn't what this post is about. It is actually about....nothing! Just a random mix of words and… Continue reading Autumn All Around
The morning drive was foggy and I remembered
The road was closed. I had to detour. The roads are all different now. Old blacktop has been replaced by new cement and where once there were just quiet crossroads now circles loop traffic you around mindlessly to where you need to be (could you get stuck? maybe you just drive that circle endlessly...). There… Continue reading The morning drive was foggy and I remembered
My Little Black Dog
Please be aware that this post will talk about depression, anxiety, and suicide. Please do not read if this subject matter is not suitable for your own mental health. I love animals. All animals; even the ones that scare me! And while I am 100% a cat person, I have had a little black dog… Continue reading My Little Black Dog
Dreams, Plans, and Late Summer Feelings
Late summer feelings.....photos not mine: collected over the years on the 'net. Wow....Where did August go?? Where did September go???!!! Where did this year go, for that matter? It has been a crazy year for me, professionally, personally, and mentally. I guess when I look back at all that has happened, I am not surprised to… Continue reading Dreams, Plans, and Late Summer Feelings
Old Pine Hollow 