I have today, now, this moment to treasure. And then nothing. This time, this place, these people (or this person) — or never, nowhere, no one. What do I value? See what surrounds me, where I am, what I do, who is with me. What do I believe? My work, my life, my heart express […]
It finally rained. A good, long soaking rain all Wednesday. I sat inside and worked on projects. Putting the story I have been writing online mostly… It rained, and the ground was damp with moisture. I stepped outside and the air was clean — no smoke, no dust. Just air. The rich smell of good […]
They promised me rain two weeks ago. Not a drop. Then they said rain one week ago. Nary a sprinkle. Then they said rain this week. It grew cold and cloudy and threatened all manner of precipitation. Most of which, predictably, fell to the north, east and south of us. Still, over the last three […]
I didn’t write anything on September 11, 2006 — worked the entire week and month before about what I might write, wanted to write, should write. Then didn’t. Started pulling things together on September 12. It is obviously going to take a little longer than I anticipated. So I am starting a new category and […]
Maggie was a dog. I first met her several years ago in our front yard. She was staggering and drooling — sort of foaming at the mouth. I shooed the kids inside and got as close to her as I could. She was clearly in distress, and didn’t appear threatening, but I couldn’t figure out […]
A local news channel had this group on its website today. WOW. Nothing more needs to be said. Just go see them. Pirates of the Caring Being
The boys were ready to go, but stopped to pose for one pic… and then another. 6 September 2006 was a lovely sunny day, with just a touch of autumn in the air. My first order of business: breakfast! I sat with my tea and some spice cake and almonds while I played Babble (see […]
REALLY I have a *insert drumroll here* chestnut on the tree across the parking space from the house! I am so thrilled. And as I looked at the wonderfully chartreuse casing, I looked up and realized the tree has grown easily four feet this year! I think we can cut back most of the shrubs […]
As the vacation draws to a close, we are starting to go through things that we no longer need in an effort to make room for the new things we need. G has pretty well cleared out his bookshelves and desk area. M has worked on closet and desk and bookshelf (a little). I have… […]
Well, after thinking about it for several months, I have finally cut my hair short again. Well, Tom cut it for me. I started out looking like this: During… Cutting…. and finally, done! We are donating the hair to Locks of Love which makes hair prostheses for children. It is in honor of the many […]
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