If I Could Live Absolutely Anywhere..

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? If I could go anywhere to live, it would be Colorado Springs, CO, or near there. I want a beautiful home with a view of Pikes Peak in the back and a view of the sweeping prairie from the front. I used to … Continue reading If I Could Live Absolutely Anywhere..

Big Week Coming Up!

On Sunday, my daughter leaves for camp! She's so excited. She went last year and had a ball. Now, going back is all she talks about. On Thursday, my husband and I leave for Panama! I am so thrilled. The first few days are just a romantic trip for my husband and I. I can't … Continue reading Big Week Coming Up!

Books, Studying, Panama

I have so many new books. I have one in depth book about the octopus. I have another with gorgeous up close photographs of plankton. Additionally, I have a book coming in the Victorian language of flowers. I would consider myself a Victorian housewife more than a 50s housewife, and I am always interested in … Continue reading Books, Studying, Panama

Scheduling to Increase Productivity

My schedule is sometimes wide open during the day, which I love. I can do what I need to when I'm ready, and do what I want when I feel up to it. However, because of depression this sometimes means I don't get as much done as I could. Sometimes having a forcing function to … Continue reading Scheduling to Increase Productivity

The Beauty of Instant Photography

One of my favorite tools in my creative toolbox is my Instax Mini 11 camera. I love the soft, dream like quality of the photos. Having prints instantly is also pretty nice. I like photographs I can hold in my hand and save. Of course a lot of shots don't come out great, at least … Continue reading The Beauty of Instant Photography

Succulents, MWR Digital Library

Today I took Angelica on a mommy daughter trip to Home Depot to choose succulents. She chose two cacti. I chose 3 mini succulents to go in one pot. Craig leaves again soon and will be gone for almost 2 whole weeks, with one brief trip home in the middle. My father-in-law is coming to … Continue reading Succulents, MWR Digital Library

Long Days Alone

Angelica has started school, so I am settling in to long days at home alone. There's plenty to do, but time to rest too. Being at home when your kids go to school is a nice break. I miss homeschooling and having her with me all day, but this is a lot less stress. Yesterday … Continue reading Long Days Alone