At the start of 2018, with the Minnesota trees standing dormant and snow covering the ground, I sat near the picture window in my living room and wrote out plans to shut down Learn + Explore + Share. Having decided to return to full-time employment, I announced that I had... Read more →

If you follow me on Instagram (IG), you may have already seen this post. If not, here's a glimpse of what's been happening and what's to come ... This is a photo of me in my morning face and morning hair with my doggie Willow (who wouldn’t cooperate for a... Read more →

Each fall, I have been fortunate to be able to visit my friend Deb, who moved to the Portland, Oregon, area several years ago. This is the second year we have trekked out to the coast to soak in the refreshing ocean landscape. This annual pilgrimage has become something of... Read more →

Through my experience, I have learned blogging basics. This post offers three main steps to get you started blogging: planning, creating and following through. I'd like to hear what tips fellow bloggers have and questions from aspiring bloggers; leave a comment or tweet me. Read more →

With Halloween behind us, my daughters' first term of the school year comes to a close, and Thanksgiving and Christmas approach at full speed. As November starts off at a trot, I'm learning lessons about Christmas gift giving; I'm sharing a few resources for blogging courses; and I'm preparing for my daughter's upcoming birthday. What are you exploring, learning, sharing, (etc.)? Read more →