Well it was a good week off from work. I normally would say great, but our house was packed all week and it was so noisy! Although, I will say I am grateful my father-in-law (will be referred to as FIL) and his co-worker stayed with us all week to frame our basement. It’s going... Continue Reading →
Stoner by John Williams
This book reminds me of the simplicity of life, that time is a thief, and that life is too short not to do what you want to do.
Weekly Review 98
Well, if you read Weekly Review 97 you know I was preparing for my Cousins Fantasy Football League draft order race last Sunday. About an hour after I finished writing edition 97, most of us hopped on FaceTime and the race began! Our draft order is decided by a virtual horse race and, somehow, I... Continue Reading →
Weekly Review 97
Hello, readers! Welcome to the 97th edition of my Weekly Review. This week didn’t have too much going on, but I did have a three-day weekend that was filled with fun and lots of laughs from Mr. O. It was mostly more of the same, and we will discuss it now! It started on Monday.... Continue Reading →
Sunday Gospel: Matthew 14:14-22
Hello, happy Sunday! At that time, Jesus saw a great throng; and he had compassion on them, and healed their sick. When it was evening, the disciples came to him and said, "This is a lonely place, and the day is now over; send the crowds away to go into the villages and buy food... Continue Reading →
Today I Noticed: ‘Tis Autumn
The other day, as I was sitting in my home office swiveling left-to-right in my chair, I was listening to Lullaby of the Leaves by Ella Fitzgerald on the ‘Tis Autumn playlist on Spotify. As I listened carefully to the lyrics, images from my childhood started flooding my mind. One specific memory came straight to... Continue Reading →
Weekly Review 96
Hello and welcome to another edition of my Weekly Review! This week was fun. There was lots of playtime, a few jumpscares when waking up, and after reviewing my notes for the week, way too many popsicles! Read along for this and much more! As always, it started on Monday… I woke up earlier than... Continue Reading →
Today I noticed – Exploring the Region
I get a real rush when I am out working on my Exploring The Region posts. Taking pictures. Walking the grounds. Something about it is so enjoyable and relaxing. Being completely in the moment. It feels like time slows down. When I visit the historical sites of northwest Indiana, walking where others walked hundreds of... Continue Reading →
Montana
Is James Taylor’s “Montana” the greatest song about simple, slow living? In my opinion, yes.
Weekly Review 95
Hello, readers! Welcome to the 95th edition of my Weekly Review. Throughout this post I will tell you about my previous week, and how I finished the Great Ant War of 2026, felt foolish for ever believing Team USA had a chance in the World Cup tournament, more cute things Mr. O said, a trip... Continue Reading →
