Tradition: A Swedish Cranberry Dessert

Thanksgiving on the Farm As my family and I sat down at the table to celebrate Thanksgiving, I felt a warmth wash over me as I gazed around the room. Here we were, sitting around the table as a family on the farm that my Swedish ancestors homesteaded in 1884, our chairs sat on the […]

Happy Birthday, Mom: Thank You for Being You

Since beginning my writing journey, I’ve wanted to write about two important people in my life – my parents. Today is my mom’s birthday, so what better time to tell you about this special woman. Mom, thank you for being you – this post is for you!   Last evening my family had my parents […]

Seven Days of Black and White: Day 7

Thank you for the nomination, Orla! Seven days of black and white photos. One photo per day, no people, and no explanation. Challenge one new person each day. Today I nominate, April! 📷🙂

Seven Days of Black and White: Day 6

Thank you for the nomination, Orla! Seven days of black and white photos. One photo per day, no people, and no explanation. Challenge one new person each day. Today I nominate, Emmalene! 📷🙂

Seven Days of Black and White: Day 5

Thank you for the nomination, Orla! Seven days of black and white photos. One photo per day, no people, and no explanation. Challenge one new person each day. Today I nominate, Ruth! 📷🙂

Grounding: A Lesson From My Daughter

A few days ago I walked out on my back deck to find this: A little human footprint among the puppy prints in the snow. That would be my daughter. She is the only one in the house who would venture out into the new fallen snow in her bare feet. I couldn’t help smiling […]

Seven Days of Black and White: Day 4

Thank you for the nomination, Orla! Seven days of black and white photos. One photo per day, no people, and no explanation. Challenge one new person each day. Today I nominate, Suzanne! 📷🙂

Seven Days of Black and White: Day 3

Thank you for the nomination, Orla! Seven days of black and white photos. One photo per day, no people, and no explanation. Challenge one new person each day. Today I nominate, McKenna! 📷🙂

Seven Days of Black and White: Day 2

Thank you for the nomination, Orla! Seven days of black and white photos. One photo per day, no people, and no explanation. Challenge one new person each day. Today I nominate, Angela! 📷🙂