FOTO FRIDAY: COULEE MIRACLE GRO

 FOTO FRIDAY: I think I know what happened to my chickens in the End of the Rainbow Valley. 

They must have gotten into the Miracle Gro.  

                                Oh my!

TBT: LAST YEAR DOWN A COUNTRY ROAD

• TBT: Oct 30 2024 A favorite with a home day at Poggio Etrusco. This so reminded me of the many walks down our country road in the End of the Rainbow Valley, only here I was surrounded by olive trees.

TUESDAY TUNES: JEALOUS

TUESDAY TUNES: Laberinth's JEALOUS sung by Josh Daniel in memory of his friend's passing...

MONDAY MUSINGS: AMISTADES

MONDAY MUSINGS this week is dedicated to those who made my life richer while I lived in southwestern Wisconsin and while it is not possible to see everyone I would like to see, I promise to be back for Natureman's yahrzeit with his sons in early' 26!

Amongst those I was able to spend a bit of time with included friends from all aspects of my past Coulee life:  Lynn from Coon Valley, Sam, one of my bonus sons and his two youngest daughters, Gail & Kylie in Cashton, Thursday Jazzercise coffee timers, Jazzercising in Deb and Megan's classes in person, overnighting with Karol in Holmen, seeing La Crossians Marta & Bill, dining with Heidi and Scott, Jennifer & Daniel, Jo Ellen & David, Pat, Nancy, Sally, Ralph, Nancy and of course, the person who provided the impetus to have this extra visit, Colleen.

You see it has been one year since my wonderful Tuscan adventure with my artist
buddy Colleen. 

As promised, she created an agriturismo exhibit Tuscany to Trempeleau which has been on display at Elmaro Winery this month. Yesterday, on a gorgeous fall day, was the sweet reception with local honey crisp apples & cheese, olives, spiced wine, Italian olive oil cake and wonderful art.

If you are in the area, you have until the end of the month to see it in person and even buy something for your walls!

Loved seeing you all and big thanks for Colleen being my travel partner!

The best gift one can give oneself is friends...

Lynn

Bonus grands Gail & Kylie

Jazzercise coffee time

Jennifer  

      

Nancy, yours truly, Pat & Karol

Nancy & Ralph

Sally on the walking path

FOTO FRIDAY: FALL'ING

FOTO FRIDAY: Nothing beats the beauty of FALL and remembering where and why I fell in love with the man and the Coulee...

Frost on the windshield these last 2 days is providing a gorgeous Fall visit as colors pop!

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TBT: IN AWE OF GOURD TIME 15 years ago

TBT: Here we are in 2010 with the original Gourd Girl  (bottom step) and all her new inductees. We used my studio space above the garage to create this unique gourd art with her help. 

Mine still dons a den shelf in my new home...  It was such a wonderful creative day that Gourd girl returned to the Coulee and we made gourd people in a second class !

TUESDAY TUNES: CAN'T GET YOU OUTTA MY HEAD

K ylie Minoque says it quite well... because everyone who makes a difference in your life is always going to be part of those memories,  you can't get 'em outta your head... Catchy, right?

CAN'T GET YOU OUTTA MY HEAD