Musings of an adventurous empty nest mom on everything under the sun.
I love that there were Shot Bloks in one bag! Those are my favorites. 5k runners start at 8:10 tomorrow. Due to parking being nasty at the location, we have to catch a shuttle at 6am so it will be the usual o'dark 30 wake up call for a Sunday race even though it isn't... Continue Reading →
Of course, studying can't really happen unless there is music in his ear. So, he has my old iphone 3Gs which is now basically an Ipod touch on steroids - it still has all the apps and music on it from when it was mine. His own phone is off to his right. He was... Continue Reading →
Unless you have been away from just about every possible media source the last 3 days, you have probably heard about the utter public relations fail of the Susan G Komen foundation. At best, they have naively applied an entirely NEW criteria for grant funding to various Planned Parenthood clinics around the country essentially blocking... Continue Reading →
Thanks to many wonderful suggestions after my post last week, I had a few productive conversations with Alex. He clearly needed to see a pathway for himself. A concrete reason to go to college, otherwise he wasn't going to care - ever - about high school. I didn't have one big lecture session - instead... Continue Reading →
More from the world of Amber and Chip who seemed quite pleased that I finally filled the gap left by the Christmas tree. Thought I'd slide their tall condo into the corner for a bit as a change of pace. This allowed them to pose nicely and look like they would soon be lunch for... Continue Reading →
Now, this isn't going to be your usual list of rules. At this point, we all know them right? Actually what I am curious about which rules are you OK with breaking and why. So - to the polls! What prompted this is a regular meeting we have where one person ALWAYS has their phone,... Continue Reading →
I haven’t forgotten my hiking and birding site. I just haven’t been in ages! Thankfully some friends came to visit forcing me to get out on the trails with my new camera – enjoy!
The slideshow below is from a rather late afternoon hike at the trails of Torrey Pines with friends of min who were visiting from Wisconsin. I’ve talked and blogged about this place so much that now out of town visitors request outings here 🙂 Of course I am happy to share especially since it got me out there for the first time in months AND with my new camera. The lighting variations depending on time of year and time of day up there are so wonderful. Some of these shots look more like paintings than photos. Enjoy!
Such a fleeting thing, this motivation. And yet, so very very critical. The graphic above is so fabulously scientific with those big big words that may or may not make sense in your daily life. Hygiene? Really? I'm motivate by whether I can take a shower or not? Ok, I know that's not the real... Continue Reading →
Let's kick it old school with some dot dots....old school - high school!....Some people never change....what's so funny 'bout peace love & understanding?....you need to get some, that's what!....Secret Decoder Ring...Facebook debates...erased!..not fair!...I put a lot of thought into that reply...disappointing....current school - high school....3 F's?!....killing me...finals next week....how do I get him to care... Continue Reading →
My cats would like to express their opinion on my recent heavier subject blog posts that sparked some fabulous discussions/reactions here and on Facebook: Chip: Um, what blog again? All I see is that bird outside. Amber: Well, I am not sure what the fuss was all about - that just looks like our regular... Continue Reading →
Trees & Flowers & Birds! 