A red bicycle helmet attached to the main body of a bicycle.

My (Free!) Nose Job

A fall off my bike led to nose surgery. I wasn’t opposed.

A delicate teacup holds brown tea. The cup and its saucer are cream-colored and painted with lacy green flowers; small daisies are scattered artfully over them, with one floating in the tea.

The Elusive Now

Learning to enjoy the moment takes practice. I haven’t mastered it yet.

A waning crescent moon appears in a clear, dusky blue sky.

Preparing to Write

I need to prepare not only my schedule, but also my mind.

A small stream winds through a green meadow, heading toward a forest in the distance.

Ode to Wisconsin

My very first blog post, and a tribute to the state I’ve come to love.