Monthly Archives: October 2013

Could rejection, illness or suffering ever be a blessing?

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Kathy

We tend to think of blessings as positive happenings in our lives. We win a million dollars, we secure the desired job, we raise perfect children, we finish school, we live secure and content happily ever after. We tend to … Continue reading →

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Is it possible to pick kiwis in Michigan in late October?

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Kathy

What constitutes an ordinary adventure in our lives? How do we discover the extraordinary hiding amidst the ordinary? Is it possible to discover magic in our life when we least expect it? Is it possible to feast upon tropical fruit … Continue reading →

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How Bighorn Sheep make me miss the kids…

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Kathy

One of the best parts of having grown-up children:  they go forth in the world and have adventures! I love vicariously participating in the adventures of our two kids.

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Say it’s not so

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Kathy

Want to tag along on our trip to “The Copper Country” yesterday? Barry had to cover an 8th grade junior high girl’s basketball tournament in Calumet for his job at our local newspaper, so off we drove through a beautiful … Continue reading →

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When eagles somersault and autumn leaves sparkle here at home

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Kathy

Today shall be my weekly blessing post.  Thanks to my blogging friend from Scotland, Harula, who has inspired me to write weekly until 2014 dawns. Please admire the photos of the still-gorgeous autumn leaves all around our house.  This is … Continue reading →

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When the moon hits your eye…That’s Amore!

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Kathy

Sometimes mysterious wild & crazy things just happen. Like, let’s say, you’re visiting the bathroom early in the evening when–yes! outside the window!–a delicious almost-full moon arises.  It settles between the branches of the poplar trees and winks boldly in … Continue reading →

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Dare-devil cliff jumper or rock-squatter sipping tea?

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Kathy

Last weekend, as many of you might recall, was the Weekend of the Susies. On Sunday, blogging buddy Suzi Banks Baum, from Laundry Line Divine, and I met in person (for the first time) and proceeded to dine at the … Continue reading →

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Gratitude for sh*t

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Kathy

Gentle reader, We’ve now reached Week 3 of this Gratitude series. This week something happened. I hesitate to tell you what.  It might offend your sensibilities.  Literally, this might stink.  It is a very sh*tty blog. But let us persevere! … Continue reading →

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“And I thought you were JUST a housewife from Michigan!”

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Kathy

Dear friends and gentle readers, As promised, here is the blog entry which, edited just a tiny bit, vacuumed its way into Suzi Banks Baum’s “An Anthology of Babes: 36 Women Give Motherhood a Voice” published in 2013.  If you’ve … Continue reading →

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The weekend of the Susies.

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Kathy

Indeed, what a weekend it’s been! What a weekend it’s going to be! It is the weekend of the Susies. Specifically, since you asked, Susie Q and Suzi BB. My Internet Pals, turned Real & In-Person. First, may I re-introduce … Continue reading →

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