When ever I go on vacation and rent a house, I always bring bird seed with me. I also bring a Hummingbird feeder, just in case.  Just now...

You know that you weigh too much when you put on a pair of jeans and the seam that’s supposed to be on the outside of your leg is on the...

My beautiful daughter. (Pause) Truly a gem. Heart of gold… ambitious… independent… positive… hard worker… ray of sunshine… But when it...

I was standing in the kitchen this morning washing dishes (alas, no dishwasher) when a song started playing on the radio. It was a disco...

Time to be living life low on the hog, down where the hoof meets the road; we’ve outgrown our britches, taken on way too much girth…...

Hello!  My name is Boris. I am enjoying Senior Day at the Milwaukee zoo… sunbathing on this gorgeous day. Photo Courtesy Patricia Lynne...

On the day when your baby’s cute little toes are stomping down hard on the gas, When his small chubby fingers are gripping the wheel, ...

Courtesy: Mister & Patricia ‘Golden Girl Lynne

Sugar, Spice and Spilled Milk I never start a day without coffee, and good coffee has been especially important over the past week....

After a super, stress free, school supply, summer shopping trip I had with my son, I was feeling pretty smug. We both set off for work...

“I think about death a lot.” I told Sarah. Maybe this is dark, but “sometimes I become hyperaware of our mortality. One day I will no...

Over the past few weeks, I have been reminded of how many well-intentioned people can make  you feel like a failure as a mom. Truth is,...

Simone entertained the crowd at the Milwaukee County Zoo. She is 22 years old… She had quite a personality… She waived… She stuck her...

Love radiates joy within deep memory friends and family Spirits giving back all the prayers ever prayed Love comes in when we need...

There’s sand in my sandwich, Sand on my head, Sand wedged in places Best left unsaid. Only the beach Could pull off such a caper: I came...

Born in the 50’s, retired from a long career in court-reporting, I find myself in a new chapter of life. Due to health issues, I am to...

I was hooked the first time I had a taste of this pie. My sweet Aunt Dot made me one for a milestone birthday I didn’t want to...

It’s On!!! Meow!!

The ocean blends all into an echo of reflection a soul trip a dream… Butterflies touch sea dolphins leap Life begins each morning in...

The Wonderings of Kate The last few months have been full of nests.   I didn’t realize for several weeks that one of my Boston ferns had been a home for a mother wren.  By the time I found the nest, it had been well used and then abandoned, as evidenced by the egg shell particles that lined the tiny dwelling. The next nest I found was on the ground, perfectly intact and rather new looking, made of strong twigs and dried grass.  I wondered how it fell out of the tree.  Was it

Gotta just love that proud parent moment when your child is in a bathroom stall with you and decides to look under the partition at the...

…and the holidays aren’t even here yet! OY!!!!

When the story of the Orlando shootings hit the news, I couldn’t wrap my head around it.  It was a full day before I could even begin to...

Fireworks crack outside our window. “Aren’t they done yet? Don’t they realize people have kids in these homes?” Another loud boom....