My Daily Travels

From water main breaks to electric outages, and damages from the high winds that yesterday brought to the area where I live, the reports just keep streaming in. I am feeling pretty thankful that the worst of it is over and the only issue we experienced was a runaway garbage can that we were able to... Sign in to see full entry.

What started out as a mild and peaceful morning is now anything but. After reading the annoying pop-up alert flash across the bottom of my computer screen, I learned that it is going to be another one of those days with a wind advisory that isn't playing around. This will be the third day this week... Sign in to see full entry.

I always smile when I see a rainbow appear after a good rain shower. 🌈 Yesterday, the day remained warm and sunny, but then the high winds began whipping, the sky suddenly turned black, and then the lightning appeared, accompanied by thunder and buckets of rain. After watching the show in the sky... Sign in to see full entry.

Last night, the thunder and lightning lulled me to sleep after a long day of running around. I was tired, so sleep should have come easily, but it didn't. After a full day, I went to bed with an active mind, filled with thoughts of what I needed to accomplish today. The rain was still softly... Sign in to see full entry.

By now, those of you who read my posts are aware that Tuesday is our Saturday as far as work schedules go, and on Tuesday, we typically head up to the summit, where there is a plethora of things to do and see. This time of year, Cucumber Falls is gorgeous, and the trails are loaded with spring... Sign in to see full entry.

She made her debut on March 9, 1959, at the American Toy Fair in New York City, marking the start of Barbie's iconic run in pop culture. My first Barbie doll arrived under the tree on Christmas morning in 1970. She came with an extensive wardrobe to accentuate her fashion model career. I am... Sign in to see full entry.

I get a variety of morning visitors to my yard, especially squirrels and chipmunks. The little guy in the photo, who we call Gigzilla, tore through my fairy village that I set up yesterday, annihilating it within minutes after he discovered it. Squirrels by nature are very curious creatures, and... Sign in to see full entry.

This is one of my favorite times of year, during those few weeks before spring officially arrives. The new year's growth is hiding under leaves, waiting to be uncovered by wind or a garden rake. This morning, I came across this pretty purple Crocus. There are more of them, but the one in the photo... Sign in to see full entry.

I always look forward to Friday, but this particular one is even more special because it marks an unseasonably warm, bright, and sunny end to the weekday, with a high of 71 degrees expected. And because it is Friday, it's pizza day for us. Before I get to our dinner plans, though, I am heading out... Sign in to see full entry.

John and I ran to the store last night just before dark. By the time we were headed home, dense fog had completely covered the river, the road leading to our home that runs parallel to the river, and the bridges crossing it, making visibility almost zero. This morning offers no change. If anything,... Sign in to see full entry.