Zombie Summer Road Trip

No, Zombie Summer Road Trip is not the name of a new perfume, though it would be Faaabulous, wouldn’t it?  Instead, Zombie Summer is a term I use to describe this time of the year, in the Midwest, where the… Continue Reading

Summer Scents

Summer is in full 90+ swing here in Central Il.  That lovely, extended Spring, with its cooling, soaking rains, gave way to blistering heat & sun (but not before it had some Monsoon Moments) and all I can focus on… Continue Reading

Heck, I can’t even…

So.  Here’s the thing.  I got nothin’.  But I also have SOOO much.  I’m going to list all the stuffs, you pick what is interesting and dump the rest.   And then tell me what stuffs YOU gots.  Okay? Yep. … Continue Reading

Missy March’s Birthday!!!

So.  I’m bouncing Ann’s post,  because TODAY is Missy March – the FABULOUS MARCH – it’s Missy March’s BIRTHDAY!!!!!  And under normal circumstances I would’ve asked Ann to post it – but!  So here’s what happened: (phone rings – yes,… Continue Reading

Musette’s Musings

It’s been awhile since I subjected you to a chapter of Musette’s Musings so buckle up, Buttercups, it’s time for a whirl through the sieve-like Mind of Musette!  I love talking to my bfffe, Missy Denise.  Only she, when confronted… Continue Reading

Chilly… winners

30 degree drop in temps, with gale-force winds and a bad attitude. Chilly AF over here. A true Midwestern Spring, y’all!  The Girl and I are snug inside, fighting with logistics (sweatergawd, 90% of my stress seems to come from… Continue Reading

May Days

Ah, the first days of May!  Soft, warm air, soft sunshine, Convallaria nodding above their spear-like leaves….ah, what a fantasy.  Reality: 40mph winds and cold, driving rain.  40F (if we’re lucky).   Record flooding.  Smart convallaria, still hiding a bit… Continue Reading