Saying Goodbye to a “Dumpster Fire” Year
When you think of the year 2023, what comes to mind? We have all probably heard the term “dumpster fire”, and that is exactly what I think of when I think of last year. Now, stick with me, this isn’t going to be a doom and gloom post. January 2023 started out with a bang,…
Comparison, the Zapper of Happiness
Have you ever seen one of those electric bug zappers? They look like lanterns and glow a lovely blue color. The zapper seems like a friendly spot to land to the unsuspecting bug, whether that is a mosquito, gnat, or a fly. The bug notices the glowing light and suddenly nothing matters other than reaching…
Sometimes, you’ve just got to pivot
When I say the word pivot, what do you picture? Being that I grew up surrounded by farmland in rural America, I picture an agricultural pivot watering the crops. Although this is a type of pivot, I really want you to picture a basketball player this time. Imagine with me a basketball player preparing to…
What race are we running?
Running blindly monologue: (Scene opens with a runner stretching) Oh, well hello there! You might be wondering what exactly I’m doing here? Well, I’m getting ready to run a race. You see (points) I have my running shoes, my sweat rag, water bottle and EVEN a handheld fan. (turns the fan on and points it…
Smile
Do you have an item in your home that makes you smile when you see it? Or, maybe, it’s something out in nature that you pass by each time you go on a walk: a tree, plant or building that brings a smile to your face. Perhaps yet, it’s going to your favorite coffee shop…
Montana Adventure
Life in Montana can sure be an adventure at times. This morning started out like a “normal” day. I began making breakfast and got about ¾ of the way through before we lost power. Our first snowfall of the year had made landfall. Since the temps were still mild, the snow came down wet and…
It’s only a hop, skip and a jump from here
Have you ever heard the phrase, “a hop, skip and a jump”? Simply, it means that something is a short distance away. As a child though this phrase took on a whole new meaning. My mother, grandmother and I left for a day trip. Armed with a plan we set out to find a few…