The ups and downs of aging and the changes life brings on.. Topics include divorce, loneliness, loss, spirituality, and more.
Sunday afternoon, I went to a two hour class on keeping chickens. The class was put on by Bob Lies, who, along with his wife, has kept chickens in his St. Paul backyard for four years. The class was held at Egg Plant Urban Farm Supply, a wonderful source of everything garden and chicken, located…
“Evolution is a funny thing, developing defense mechanisms that work solely on the element of surprise. Case study: when I was 7, Scott Haley and I caught a lizard in his backyard. The lizard was so shocked it shed its tail in Scott’s hand at which point Scott started bawling. His dad said the tail…
Frugal mode Tighten the old belt Another hole Again Can I go Six months Between haircuts? Live on whatever’s In my cupboards Until they are bare? I’ve quit Subscriptions (except internet) TV antenna is my friend Roommate? Been there Done that No like strangers In my kitchen Or do I take …
I’m getting together with a group of people to share our favorite photos of 2011. I knew I took a lot of photos but was still surprised at the quantity. And I was surprised by the ‘feeling’ of the year that started to emerge as I pulled out my favorites. 2011 was a tough year for…
It’s been a hell of a day… a hell of a week. But I’m going to shut up about my issues and talk about something fun… like Christmas presents! Yes, I love the color red, especially in the kitchen. Well, unless it’s blood. That kind of red is no good, but I received a gift…
The ice princess Surveys her kingdom She seeks out her trusty steed To carry her on her journey Perhaps they will jump onto a shard of ice And float to New Orleans Or they may simply stand on shore Watching the ice burn orange
