A few years ago, we started a new family tradition. If you’ve been reading the blog for any time, you know I love Newfields and the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Several years ago, Winterlights was added as a holiday must-do. And, we have loved going with the entire family for most of those years. This …
Number 11! By the time you read this, Thanksgiving here in the US will be over. I sure hope I did well and didn’t eat too much! And, depending on what time you read it, I just might be out in the shopping frenzy that is Black Friday. It’s a tradition that started with my …
So, it wouldn’t be a 10 on the 10th if I didn’t talk about the weather, right? Let’s just say it’s been quite nice for November. We did have snow flurries on Halloween, but that isn’t unusual. All of the annuals are gone except for the ferns. I think I’m going to keep them and …
I have no excuse, absolutely none! I kept looking at the date and thinking I needed to get this done. But, my friends, I kept procrastinating. Here it is, only a few days away from the due date. So, to take your minds off my inertia, here are some of the fun things I’ve learned …
Always curious… I think I probably drove my parents crazy at times. I was always curious and into everything. If I’d been a kid today, I’d probably be on medication for ADHD. But, that curiosity has followed me into adulthood. For example, what happened to the U in curious when it became curiosity? But, I …
Fast fashion… I am not going to write a lot on this topic. We all know what fast fashion is. Or, do we? When I think of fast fashion, I think of clothing that is cheaply made, inexpensive to the consumer, and doesn’t last. It turns out there is much more to fast fashion than …
“Meet Virginia” Last month, I said I thought fall was definitely on its way. We had fall, and then summer came back for quite a few days. The last couple of days, it’s been a bit chilly and drizzly. Our temps are supposed to drop drastically in the next day or two. Anyway, welcome to …
Number 9 & 10! Last month, I just didn’t get around to posting my Final Friday. Part of that was it didn’t seem like much was going on here at Haus der Mitte! The weather was warm verging on hot, I think. We didn’t really do anything exciting, either. But, October was a rather busy …
In February, I joined the fabulous women from Is This Mutton, MK’s Adventures in Style, Deb’s World, Grownup Glamour, and Frugal Fashion Shopper for a global writing challenge. Later this year, Suzy from The Grey Brunette, Sue from Living Well after 50, Leslie from Once Upon a Time, Happily Ever After and I joined in on the fun permanently! I chose this month’s prompt, and …
Speaking from experience… Last week, I mentioned I had gone to a women’s retreat but had to leave early. I was very lucky another woman had come and was only staying for the day. Once I saw her and realized the ramifications, I was so relieved. You’re probably wondering why, right? I didn’t double check! …