Reflections for the 2026 A to Z Challenge Blog

I’m back! Miss me? Just kidding. Welcome to my reflection on this year’s blogging experience. This year’s theme was: A is for Aspirations: Blogging hopes, dreams, and goals, and I believe I did a good job of at least coming close to its intentions. I’ve participated in this blogging adventure almost every year since itsContinue reading “Reflections for the 2026 A to Z Challenge Blog”

Day 24 of the A to Z Challenge Blog for the Letter X

I’m back! That was short. So, hello again. The sun is shining, it’s warm, and I had my one week check-up with the eye surgeon this morning. Everything looks good. He says my vision will keep improving, especially the lazy eye, once the brain comprehends that it’s getting messages from two eyes instead of one.Continue reading “Day 24 of the A to Z Challenge Blog for the Letter X”

2025 Blogging A to Z Sunday Thoughts

Can you guess what the weather’s like today? At least it isn’t snow or ice! Spring is on the way. It may be taking its sweet time, but one of these days there will be something green to see. Sundays are usually a free day in the A to Z blog challenge, but quite aContinue reading “2025 Blogging A to Z Sunday Thoughts”

And Just Like that Winter’s Back for an Encore!

Yesterday, the snow was all gone. This morning, I woke up to this. Now I ask you, is this fair? What the heck, Mother Nature? This is spring. Winter’s over. We’re supposed to have buds on the trees and the first hardy perenials poking their heads out of the ground. Not this! Well, this isContinue reading “And Just Like that Winter’s Back for an Encore!”

2025 Blogging A to Z Challenge Theme Reveal

Here it is, March 10, 2025, and it’s time to plan for this year’s Blogging A to Z Challenge. I’ve done this at least ten times, and last year was the most enjoyable one ever. I met some amazing bloggers who have become friends and followers, and I hope to make more this year. LikeContinue reading “2025 Blogging A to Z Challenge Theme Reveal”