January 28, 2000. Picture it. I was a Junior in high school. Bill Clinton was visiting Quincy to speak and my high school was letting students out of school that Friday afternoon to attend. I went to Quincy with my friends and instead spent our free afternoon at The Buckle […]
Month: January 2020
Peace on the Prairie: Tiny House
A couple of weeks ago, we were able to spend a night at a tiny house. Alone. Without kids. By OURSELVES. I asked my parents, as nicely as I could, if they would mind watching my children for a night. When I called, she said, “Hmmm, let’s see…..” as she […]
Books to Read in 2020
Awhile back someone asked me what I planned to read in 2020. I never thought about a plan of intention for the year with my reading list. If I set goals it is usually something fitness or health-related and not for leisure activity. So far all of my goals for […]
Skiing & Tubing: Wisconsin Dells
Every year we try to take the kids somewhere over Christmas. The long school break is just long enough for me to lose my mind if we stay home. So we go. Somewhere. Anywhere that will give me direction and purpose. When I am at home I tend to spend […]
Read It, Loved It in 2019
I am finally to the point that this blog is one year old and I have a second annual post! It’s a big deal for me since I can get bored rather easily. I actually read 31.5 books this year, which is less than the 52 book goal I had […]