Sad times, folks. It’s the end of autumn! That’s a huge bummer, especially with fall being Tonkie and I’s favorite season.

With that said, we chose to hit one more corn maze. Tonkie happened to pick a location we had never been before: Pedals & Plows. Located in Ripon—which is only a 25 minute drive for us—we were eager to check it out. It has been a long time since we’ve found a corn maze or pumpkin patch we haven’t tapped multiple times.

Pedals & Plows turned out to be a huge success! The corn maze was a looooong hike—totaling 5 miles of rows of you were to walk down each one of them. Luckily for us, we didn’t have to. The kids lead Tonkie and I the entire time, which was a nice change of pace for us. They sure as hell did a good job because we would still be lost if it wasn’t for them.

All in all, it sucks to see fall go. We will miss it dearly and can’t wait for her to return next year! We’ve had a lot of great times this season, and it is a guarantee that next year will be even better.

Thanks for tuning in! 🍁🍂

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Topic: Taking a look at bad times vs good times and how they both affect your appreciation for life itself.

Awwwwww shiiiiiiit, it’s time for the monthly recap edition of Footprints and Photographs! Saddle up gang, cause we’ve had a busy agenda this month—meaning there is a lot to cover! So, get comfy, grab a coffee or a beer, and turn up the volume. Tune in to hear about our memorable month—including Tonkie’s trip to New York, my Dad & Daughter day with Carmen, my 29th birthday, my dad’s 53rd birthday, a Halloween movie binge with Tonkie, multiple autumn bonfires with the neighbors and Eric, the Hraban clan’s pneumonia plague, my 5 year writing anniversary, family day at Pedals & Plows, and the official start of hockey season! Here’s to one hell of an October. 🍁❤️

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Folks, today is my mom’s 51st birthday! Please send good vibes and prayers her way. She’s a special woman and a great mom; she deserves it. So, I wanted to get behind the mic today and say some things about how awesome she is, appreciate how much she takes care of the whole family, and reflect on how our relationship has evolved over the years. Happy birthday, Mom. Enjoy your day! We all love you very much. ❤️

Topic: Human Consciousness vs Animal Consciousness…is one better than the other?

A late-night check-in with myself.

Grab your costumes and candy because it’s time for Halloween! 👻 Next to Christmas, Halloween is my favorite holiday. There’s so much to look forward to during the fall season as it is—such as Trick or Treating, corn mazes, pumpkin patches, bonfires, seasonal decorations, pumpkin pies and caramel apples, tooth-rotting candy, and dressing up in costumes. What is nice about Halloween in Waupun is that it is a big deal for the whole community. It seems like everyone in town is out and about celebrating and participating. It’s heartwarming to see and to be a part of. I’m so thankful for this time of the year; we are already looking forward to Halloween 🎃 2025! Have fun today, enjoy! 💀

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