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Sometimes I like to walk around the pond in the wealthy part of town and pretend that I’m a rich person. I don’t really know what it’s like to be a rich person, so this makes my imaginings even better. I don’t have to include all the drama that I assume comes with wealth. I just get to Scrooge McDuck into my arena-sized room full of gold coins. Glamorous, I know. As I walk, I notice there are a lot of other people like me. Those who don’t live in the houses whose backyards surround this beautiful body of water. The pond is...

The mill stood, three stories about the rushing creek, the turning waterwheel the only moving constant in a landscape of milling people, modern cars whizzing past a hundred yards away. It is one of very few grist mills that do not lie in ruins and the only one recognized as a historical landmark by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. The Graue Mill and Museum. Inside, a modern day miller is doing a demonstration of the milling process using 150 year old buhrstones. Outside of the cash register for purchasing grain and some souvenirs, the inside of the mill has...

Hi friend!  I hope your weekend is off to an awesome start! It’s gonna be a scorcher here, so you’ll find us inside or at the pool for sure! I have a special Saturday edition post for you today so that I can share Part 2 of our Nordstrom Anniversary Sale shopping trip!  Find Part 1 here. BEST OF NORDSTROM ANNIVERSARY SALE TOP 10 Wishlist These Beloved Favorites are Back Top Picks | Boots, Shoes, Tops, Bottoms, Jackets & Cardigans Top Picks | Activewear, Accessories, Pajamas, Loungewear, & Intimate Apparel Top Picks | Beauty, Home, Mens & Kids In the...

Can you date in this “lifestyle?” Pretend you are a real couple out in the open? I have done dates with a few of my lovers. Not sitting across from each other like in my marriage. Always on my phone because my hubby is, too. Plus, zero to “talk” about. Only “discussions” that get more heated with each spoken word. Conversations that start with: “You always…” “I thought we were having a discussion…” “You never…” “Can you not interrupt me?” “You are impossible.” With my lover, sitting next to each other is the real treat. “Babe, I love touching your...

For many women over 50, casual date nights can be some of the most enjoyable and relaxed times spent with a partner or potential partner. There are no rules about what to wear, and definitely no dress code, but there are some great options for a perfect date night outfit that will help you look and feel your best. Whether it’s a casual first date, and you want to make a good first impression (first impressions are everything), or you’ve been together forever and enjoy a chic casual look, we have lots of cute date night outfits for you. What...