Wandering Shannon Posts

  • Dog Watching

    From an entire month’s experience, I have come to the conclusion that Montanans truly embrace their summer days. I’m guessing that may be because of the cold winters and extreme temperatures they endure. This isn’t a strange concept for a girl from the Seattle area. We take delight in every rainless summer day! But there’s… Read more

  • Sleep-in Days

    During the quarter decade or so that I was teaching, I always felt that the very best thing about summer break was not just the time off, but sleeping in. As a secondary educator, I often had to wake up as early as 5:45. I’ve never felt like a morning person, and it was usually… Read more

  • Santa Claus Arrives in August

    Making a significant life change can challenge a person to overcome obstacles and branch out a bit.  Those obstacles can also bring out our resourcefulness. Honestly, I don’t know if I was being more resourceful, stubborn, absolutely silly, or all of the above regarding my laundry conundrum today.  I will admit that this afternoon I… Read more

  • Should I Even Reveal This?

    I almost want to keep this secret… Read more

  • My Deer

    Some of my friends back home think I should get a dog. I tend to disagree. Dogs are really cool and all. I generally like them, but I like them best if they belong to someone else.   They are great companions, but at the same time, they can be a huge commitment. I enjoy… Read more

  • Hang-ups

    Moving into a new home involves ample time with the drill, hammer, and screwdriver. Really, there are so many things to put on the walls, and not just artwork. Actually, hanging art is the easiest. If it isn’t quite right, just move it up or down or over, hammer the picture hook back in, and… Read more