We knew it was coming. It would be a day of farewells and nostalgic moments. A day of awe and wonder. It was the day we had to say final...

Regions in the upper plains are not known for static weather patterns. Above average temperatures this week plunged into cold rains this...

Most folks enjoy a good parlor game. These indoor group games were particularly popular in the Victorian era when houses had parlors and...

Much of February was a bearcat, plain and simple. My husband had two emergency room visits, one ambulance ride and a stay in the...

We have had a dearth of snow in our neck of the woods this winter. History bears no guarantee of moisture amounts or particular...

It is common for folks in the upper plains to dream about sunnier climes in the winter. Some folks become snowbirds, enjoying warmth and...

It is no secret that artists, including writers, often need a muse for inspiration. My muse is often a product of the minutia of life....

The year 2024 is in the books. It was a beige year for me and I have no complaints. I do not crave roller-coaster rides through life so I...

'Tis the season for platters laden with goodies. Some treats pop up as standard fare on many plates. Creamy fudge, flashy sugar cookies...

Since the year 2004, Oxford University Press has selected a word that is deemed "Word of the Year." The selected word is one that "...

I saw him from across the trail. Immediately, our eyes locked into a dreamy trance. I froze in fear of disrupting the moment. Slowly,...

A familiar sounding rap-rap happened on our front door yesterday. I already knew who it was and I took a deep breath before I responded....

It is easy to be completely gobsmacked by the brilliant shades of red, yellow and orange this time of year. Our local trees are in full...

We are privileged to be in our Beloved Black Hills this week. I have lost track of the number of trips we have made to this area. Of...

There are few facts we can count on as consistently true save one and that is if you have life, eventually death will follow. Birds,...

This week I whined to my husband, "Being outdoors is costing me money. Staying indoors was a cheaper way of life!" My long-suffering...

Occasionally I am asked the question, "So what is retirement like?" I usually smile and respond, "I have no complaints." It is no secret...

The summer Olympics are in the books and many athletes realized their dreams with shiny medals for their trophy cases. It is safe to say...

The summer Olympics are in full swing as athletes from around the world swim, surf and contort their way through almost super-human...

How does your garden grow? With silver bells and cockle shells And pretty maids all in a row. As with many nursery rhymes, the...