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The Not-So-Glamorous Life of a Chicken Lady

When most people think of chickens, they picture them clucking sweetly as they wander through green pastures, pecking at bugs and laying fresh eggs like feathery little angels. At least, that was my fantasy. The reality? Let’s just say it's not exactly a scene from a farmhouse catalog. Chickens, as it turns out, are not… Continue reading The Not-So-Glamorous Life of a Chicken Lady

Life Reflections

A Box of Photos and a Life Well-Lived

One of the tasks I decided to tackle during my “retirement” was going through all our printed photos. We have tons of them—stuffed in bags, wrapped in packing paper, and tossed haphazardly into boxes. They’ve been this way ever since the house fire, when the crew packed up our belongings and stored everything away. The… Continue reading A Box of Photos and a Life Well-Lived

Everyday Adventures

Massage – Silent Retreat or Social Event

My husband and I went for a couples massage at a local Foot Spa. It was a nice treat for both of us. We don't get to have date nights very often. What I noticed about this massage was the silence. No one spoke during the entire massage. I knew the massage therapists had limited… Continue reading Massage – Silent Retreat or Social Event

Books, Movies & Fun

Book Club Shock: Mask Fetishes, Thirst Traps, and One Big Question

I love to read. Normally, I stick with psychological thrillers, cozy mysteries, or the occasional non-fiction to make me feel like I’m improving myself. So when I joined a local book club to meet people in the area, I thought, What could go wrong? A few laughs, some book talk, maybe a muffin or two.… Continue reading Book Club Shock: Mask Fetishes, Thirst Traps, and One Big Question

Everyday Adventures

May 9, 2025 – Somehow didn’t get this one posted correctly!

I am just getting in this post, so it is definitely a twofer! Yesterday, I finally mixed up something using my sourdough starter. I decided to make chocolate chip cookies. The woman we got the starter from told us to use it after it fermented a full 12 hours. I put the starter for the… Continue reading May 9, 2025 – Somehow didn’t get this one posted correctly!

Home & Garden

From Chickens to Choices to a Midnight Scream: Life Lately

It’s been a hectic few days around here. We’re wrapping up the school year, which for some reason makes my grandson think it's also time to wrap up turning in assignments. Even the science teacher — who’s been suspiciously silent all year — finally reached out. Apparently, he's missing four assignments this six weeks. Good… Continue reading From Chickens to Choices to a Midnight Scream: Life Lately