8 Ways to Survive an Encounter With a Goose
I confess. I have a long-standing and completely irrational fear of geese. I thought I had it under control. I thought I hid it well. … continue reading
Spring
Spring Blizzards, Snow Days, and the Wisconsin Spirit
We had three crazy days of winter weather this past APRIL weekend. I’m talking the second biggest snowstorm in Wisconsin ever. 24 inches of snow in … continue reading
From Sap to Syrup at Barkhausen
There is nothing like the taste of sap fresh from a tree. Until last year I hadn’t tasted it since I was about 9 years … continue reading
Cranespotting in Nebraska
This was a true case of making an effort to find the adventure in the field trip. We were driving through Nebraska on our way home from … continue reading
This Moment
Inspired by Daftly Domestic, who was inspired by SouleMama. A single photo to capture a moment from the week. A photo showing a simple, special … continue reading
Dandelion Curls
Last night after a long day of running around, P and I tossed the Frisbee around in the fading sunlight. It wasn’t long before we … continue reading
Sturgeon Spotting in Shiocton, WI
Our spontaneous field trip of the week turned out to be an evening drive out to see the sturgeon spawning in the Wolf River. My mom called … continue reading
Ducks, Rain and Gardening: Spring Reading
It’s that time of year again, time for spring cleaning reading! Here are the picture books we’ve been reading this spring. Spring Thaw by Steven Schnur is … continue reading
I Love the Rain!
It’s been raining, sleeting or snowing for the past three days and the weathermen promise more rain and sleet today. When I saw this book … continue reading