My youngest daughter Gracie is traveling in SE Asia. Now. Right now. She has been there since late August and will not return until mid October. In spite of my fears, I have been a good mom and hopefully haven't projected my concerns and reservations and have supported her plans to go. But I have … Continue reading Eyes Open
Family Life
Pokemon Go
Last July we were in Seattle playing tourist. Scott, Laura, Gracie and I decided to visit the World of Wearable Art exhibit at the EMP museum in the Seattle Center. It was a sunny day and we were walking across the grassy grounds when we observed Gracie exhibiting very unusual behavior. She would stare, STARE … Continue reading Pokemon Go
Of Angels
For years she hung in the family home, sort of swallowed up by everything else there. I secretly called her Genevieve, and it turns out that Scott secretly called her Emma. In the end, her real name was Gladys. I like Genevieve better. It was easy to miss her, she was small and dark, unsigned, … Continue reading Of Angels
Kindle
A few years ago I bought a kindle. I downloaded a few books and gave it a try. There was something convenient about the size and weight, and easy, immediate access to books that was compelling. I could throw it in by purse and have it with me anywhere, anytime. What I hated though, was … Continue reading Kindle
First Steps
The unsteady stance of an infant learning to walk. Clinging to furniture, a knee, his mother's hand. Keys jingle, tempting him to step away from the solid safety. He steps once. Twice. With a third step and a lurch he reaches out and grasps the keys in his pudgy fingers. He balances, unsupported and gleefully … Continue reading First Steps
Trance
I am going to flat out address this prompt. Usually I try to create a post, then have fun finding a sneaky way to get the prompt word in, but it is Sunday, the house wont clean itself, my husband is waiting for us to take the dog for a walk and we need to … Continue reading Trance
Those Uninspired Days
The wind is blowing outside, the rain is falling, fog dense, clouds heavy around the house and on the water. It is a blustery day, leaves carried Willy-Nilly. It is too early for Autumn, but my trees look a little weary and my plants a little battered.It is a good day to do something … Continue reading Those Uninspired Days
The Sun Came Out
After two months of cloudy, cold and rainy days the sun came out and it was glorious! Suddenly the air was filled with the sounds of people, busy in their yards, busy on the water, busy recreating. My Facebook feed flooded with pictures of people who had hiked here, gone to this lake there, laid … Continue reading The Sun Came Out
To Say Yes to a Dress
One year ago Sarah called, sounding as happy as I had heard her in a long time, and said she was engaged. This was followed almost immediately by a picture on FB of her on a windswept hillside holding up her ring finger. Beautiful diamond. Big smile. Within a week a I had a new … Continue reading To Say Yes to a Dress
Possibilities
Scott and I were chatting the other night, and as is often the case, our conversation turned to retirement. I had to admit that I now understood his fear of "What will I do all day when I am retired." For YEARS my response to that has been, "A hobby silly!" I told him I … Continue reading Possibilities
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