Rural Ramblings

Updates from a latte loving working mom doing her best to navigate life in rural Wisconsin. Expect plenty of reading recommendations, parenting meltdowns and insight into the realities of chasing your dreams while still paying your bills.

P.S. I’m an aspiring author who may occasionally promote her books as well!

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The world’s best athletes are currently congregated, competing to be the best of the best in the world. Impressive to watch, I’m …

“Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” This cliche, oftentimes misattributed to Einstein, rings true …

Northwoods cabins are not uncommon in northern Wisconsin. A popular second home destination to many families looking for a respite from the …

This summer, this baseball Mama has enjoyed the wonder that comes with sitting in an oversized camp chair and watching grass grow …

Everything hurts. I’m not talking surface level pain but rather deep embedded agony in rear-end muscles I didn’t even know existed. My …

My mantra for 2024 started with a desire to be happier. To embrace more of the here and now, given tomorrow isn’t …

My son graduates from 5th grade this year. This past year has marked a series of last firsts. Next fall, he, like …

My phone pinged at the end a particularly challenging day. Nothing extraordinary, just the regular challenge of parenting a 10-year-old going on …

Dear Mom, I’ve been a bit angry lately that you aren’t around. I have questions about your demons. Perhaps it is because …