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Nikki

  • In the Tall-grass Shade: The Town of Dunn’s Burying Ground

    While visiting Jordan before coming back to Texas, we came across a portion of the gravesite that was covered in tall grass at the same cemetery where Jordan is. The Town of Dunn is nestled at the corner of County… Continue reading

  • The White Wonder

    There you are, stretching wide and proud across the humble ground – an accidental masterpiece of nature, a silent stage where woodland magic unfolds. Af first glance, one may mistake you for a giant pancake dropped by a distracted forest… Continue reading

  • When Life Gives You Thistles

    There you are, strutting your stuff on that royal purple stage – spines raised, color blazing, a true diva of the underbrush. Who’s that jetting in for a taste of glory? Why it’s you, bright-green Katydid, sampling the sweet life… Continue reading

  • Lessons from a Spider

    It’s amazing how something so small can shift my entire perspective. A few days ago, I wondered into the woods on the side by side with my camera in hand and found myself captivated by a tiny spider and its… Continue reading

  • Thriving Among the Pines: Embracing Community Life at Three Pillars in Dousman, Wisconsin

    Nestled in the heart of Dousman, Wisconsin, Three Pillars Senior Living Communities offers a true continuum of care across a beautiful, nature-filled campus. From the moment we arrived, we could see why Grandma Snuggles liked it here. It is just… Continue reading

  • River Bend RV Resort – Watertown, Wisconsin

    The girls and I rolled into River Bend RV Resort on W6940 Rubidell Road with the same wide-eyed wonder we did back in 2019 when we came for the first time. River Bend feels like that kind of place that… Continue reading

  • Sun, Sweat, and Squash: Gardening in the Heart of a Texas Summer

    They say everything is bigger in Texas – and I’m convinced that includes the heat. It hits different out here. The kind of heat that wraps around you around the moment you step outside and does not let go. It’s… Continue reading

  • Choosing Love When It Hurts

    I grew up believing family is the heartbeat that steadies us. Birthdays, holidays, random Friday night dinners – those have always been sacred bookmarks reminding me that, no matter how messy life gets, we show up for each other. That’s… Continue reading

  • Happy Father’s Day 2025

    Dear Dad, Happy Father’s Day! I hope that you’re not mad about my surprise for you! I hope today brought you as much joy and happiness as you have brought into my life. I look back on the day we… Continue reading

  • Soul Notes on a Sunday Morning

    This morning was one for the books – my heart is full. Cousins of ours were baptized today at church. They are so young, so watching them take that step in their faith brought a smile to my face. During… Continue reading