Adventures with Floki

11/17/2025

Floki’s playfulness and wanting to adventure has softened with age, and moments like this do not happen often reminding me its been a while…I can't forget the part of us that still wanders.

These days, Floki lives like the Queen of comfort but sometimes, I think maybe she's trying to tell me something.

Or, she was caught about to get into mischief! Whatever the case may be, she keeps me giggling.

Oh Flokes, we love you!

11/14/2025

Volume up!

What is Floki Chirping at?

Watch until the end to find out!

11/13/2025

This morning's Sunrise was probably magical from up high somewhere if this was the view from our front yard!

11/11/2025

11/10/2025

Hemingways first Christmas Tree.

Yes, that's our Christmas Tree! Yes it is only the beginning of November, who cares? And if you do the same and anyone does care the first thing you need to tell yourself. "It does not affect them!"

But it does affect you!

No! We are not rushing the seasons! Save that for the stores.

The #1 reason? We love this time of year.
The #2 reason? We are adapting to the darkness and cold. The sight of bright, colorful lights can stimulate the release of dopamine, a "feel-good" chemical, and serotonin, which can improve mood and alleviate stress.

Honestly, we just wanted too! And I am certain this sweet little hellion is already thinking what a magnificent new toy for him to inflict havoc on. He does not know it's secured to the wall.

Yet. 🤣🤣🤣

Have a wonderful Monday!

11/10/2025

Remembering Floki's first snow!

11/06/2025

It’s quiet work — the kind that doesn’t always show. Sometimes it’s just standing in the water, letting the waves take what you no longer need. The sea listens without asking, the sky softens, and for a moment, everything inside you finally breathes.

11/03/2025

Good Morning! Sorry for the quiet here — it’s been a busy stretch. Between work and being on call this past weekend, time slipped away. Halloween was so fun! The kids had an amazing time, and it felt good to pause and just enjoy it.

The leaves are nearly gone, the air feels different, and I can feel the season shifting again. One more quick break, one more solo adventure coming up to help soothe my achy bones before Winter fully arrives and we dive back into training through the seasons and adapting to the ever changing symptoms. I am doing okay but I don't know how some of you do it! You are all much stronger than you think. ❤️

Lately, I’ve been spending more time learning about functional and traditional medicine The ways our bodies speak, and how nature has always offered support if we know where to look. Excited to read more about it in by .

There’s beauty in remembering what our ancestors knew: that healing doesn’t always come in a bottle, but sometimes from the earth beneath our feet, the food we eat, and the balance we choose to restore.

And balance and peace are the biggest parts of the picture.

I hope everyone has a wonderful Monday!

11/03/2025

Floki, keeping watch over me while I was making lunch over the weekend.

More like, she was eyeing my use of one of her favorites, Spinach. 🤣

10/25/2025

There was a lot of progress for just a few hours. I had to stop here because my call shift started for the evening and I didn't want to be in the middle of it. Can't wait to get back to it today!

Have an awesome Saturday!