valerie writes

Life

  • Attraction I haven’t Visited

    I live in Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. Home of the Green Bay Packers NFL football team. I have been to the stadium, Lambeau Field on several occasions. However, there is a lot more to see at Lambeau Field than the… Continue reading

  • Five Things I do for Fun

    The dictionary definition for fun is enjoyment, amusement, or lighthearted pleasure. Everyone has a different idea of fun or amusement. For me, fun means spending time with friends playing a game of Canasta, it’s reading a good book with lots… Continue reading

  • If You Could Make Your Pet Understand One Thing, What Would It Be?

    This is Rascal. I had him for fourteen wonderful years before I needed to put him down. He was the best dog and companion. However, he wasn’t perfect. If I could make him understand one thing, it would be to… Continue reading

  • My Name

    My name is Valerie. It means bold and valiant. The first time I looked up my name and found out what it meant, I laughed. I wasn’t bold about anything and certainly not valiant. I thought my parents misnamed me.… Continue reading

  • Dream Job

    My dream job growing up was to work in a library of book store. Those jobs never materialized for me. Now, my dream job is to become a known author. I have nine books available on Amazon. You can also… Continue reading

  • When I Felt Loved

    This past summer my friend gave me a birthday party. It was spur of the moment, totally unplanned, yet many people came, to many to fit on my balcony. We used the patio and barbeque grill at the back of… Continue reading

  • Reducing Clutter

    A few months ago I planned to move. What you see above is only from my living room. It doesn’t include the kitchen, dining room, bathroom, or my bedroom. I have a lot of STUFF. Most of what you see… Continue reading

  • Favorite Animal

    It’s hard to choose a favorite animal. There are both wild and domesticated animals to choose from. For a domestic favorite, dogs are my all-time favorite. They are loyal and protective. For wild animals, I have many options to choose… Continue reading

  • Communicating Online

    I communicate online through social media on a blog site and here. I also communicate when I need help with accounts and when I pay bills. Everything I do is done online. Continue reading

  • Memorable Road Trip

    My husband wasn’t impulsive. That was more my style. However, one day when our two children at the time were toddlers, we packed up the van, took a picnic lunch, and headed out the door to places unknown. I had… Continue reading