A different perspective

January 11, 2021Columns, fun, naturesusanmanzke

It’s winter, but I’m daydreaming of spring.

Even on a white, snowy day, I can close my eyes and think about the green things that will come. Spring is only 68 days away, coming on March 20, 2021.

Today, I’m not remembering the greens of spring, but an insect that also conjured up dreams of warmer days.

We had a large fish tank then that held a few goldfish large enough to gulp down a fly. My three little fish today wouldn’t be able to do this. They survive on flakes, which they gobble.

Car-E the cat was chasing a faux ladybug beetle the other day. That bug entertained him for a while. I didn’t squash it. Sending it to bug heaven didn’t seem right. It seems that even tiny critters are safe here, at least for the time being.

Sad anniversary

January 9, 2021Bob, Family, Memoriessusanmanzke

I wasn’t alone at home on January 8 2021. I met daughters Rebecca and Rachel at the Green Bay Botanical gardens. There we walked, laughed, and remembered Bob, husband/father.

It was a winter day, but very nice for January in Wisconsin.

We dressed in layers for cold weather.

As we walked around and warmed up, coats opened and gloves came off.

Of course, our masks stayed on.

I had expected phone calls this day, but the girls were able to take off of work and spend it with me and that was good for all of us.

Remembering Bob

January 8, 2021Bob, Columnssusanmanzke

I recorded this column two days ago. I wanted to present something fun about Bob.

It is one year ago that we lost Bob to cancer. I miss him and I especially miss his odd sense of humor. This column shows how he looked at life’s problems and laughed.

I will be meeting Rebecca and Rachel today for a walk around the Green Bay Botanical gardens. There we can visit and cherish Bob’s memory.

Later I will will meet with Russ, Rob, and other family members.

It is too bad we can’t all be together during this COVID-19 crisis, but together or not we cherish our memories of our special husband/father/brother.

A look around

January 7, 2021animals, nature, Weather, Wisconsinsusanmanzke

I found beauty in my back-backyard today. This is where my family has camped on Sunnybook Farm.

Just two quick views of the farm on a cloudy day.

There are no other human footprints but mine in this section of the yard. Most footprints around belong to the cats, maybe a few came from raccoons or opossums.

Nature surrounds me.

Car-E having fun

January 5, 2021Car-E, cats, funsusanmanzke

My young cat went from one toy to another today.

I caught some of his play in this short video.

After this fun, Car-E went to the dog water bowl and splashed all the water out, but I didn’t notice until I found water on the floor that needed to be mopped up.

Susan Manzke

Writer, Speaker, All-Around Good Person

A different perspective

Sad anniversary

Remembering Bob

A look around

Car-E having fun