Kari
In My ‘Over 40’ Running Era :: “…Ready For It?”
In My ‘Over 40’ Running Era :: “...Ready For It?”
Training for my first marathon and taking on the Dopey Challenge
In March of 2023 I was wallowing in a pity party where life after 40...
Backyard Bounty: Getting Started on Growing a Garden No Matter Your Yard Size
When it comes to gardening, I’ve long considered myself to have a black thumb. I wouldn’t say I have a history of killing the plants, but I am on my sixth round of succulents....
How to be on Facebook without being on Facebook
I didn't start 2021 with any big goals to clean up my social usage, but then January 6th happened and I snapped. Months of banter on public health, politics, and local and national strife...
Let It Go: Get Into Winter Camping Without the Frozen
Winter is my favorite time to hit the road and get outdoors. Cold weather camping is pretty much the only time I want to be outside because I detest the heat and the mosquitos....
Shifting Small Talk to Bigger and Better Things
Why do we automatically ask “What do you do for work,” and why do we not instead ask "What do you do for play?”
I heard this questioned the other day while listening to a...
When in Doubt…Put it in a Pouch
The other weekend it was raining, and I found myself with some extra time on my hands, so I got a little crazy with bored games…oh wait, I mean BOARD games!
I am still unpacking...
From Clutter to Curated :: What to do About All the School Stuff
We moved homes right before school resumed, and during the chaos of all of the boxes, I was so proud of myself for tackling all the beloved take-homes from grades past of my daughter’s...