So many great, handmade, creative people in the Midwest. How do you set yourself apart? Advise me.  

Crossed off part of #15 by cooking an artichoke. It's a thistle. A globe of a green, unblossomed thistle. One with a tender heart.

I've been in this new decade for 60 days. Sounds like a sentencing. But so far, I'd say it's so good. More teachable moments featured in this installment of life lessons.  It's ok to feel psyched to read on.

Crossing #17 off The Thirty List sure feels good. Seeing the fam made for a whirlwind weekend in the Windy City. Now if you'll excuse me I'm going to hang out in my car to finish listening to the Dragon Tattoo book....(by disc 9 of 13 it's finally getting good)

Oh Elektra. You were one hell of a character (and study in psychological disorders) and one incredible opera. Don't know German? No problem. I summarized the wild and crazy opera for you. PS- Elektra, you sang the crap outta this role.

A wordy yet informative recap of the ALL IOWA adventure. So many miles. So many. IA ALL DAY. 

The fishes in the Driftless are swimming their way into my heart. I can't say I'm totally hooked (pun intended) but I can say I sure like the trout.

When hitting the road with the HBF, it's important to pack correctly. He's fancy and the road is unforgiving. (or something like that)

Semi-new job Monday. A short little note to the J-O-B that kicked off a new life chapter. 

Back on May 23rd I turned the big 3-0. Seems like a lot has changed since then. Like I'm a roommate and I spend less time washing my hair in the mornings.