It was my daughter's senior year of high school and her ballet company was planning their trip to New York. The New York trip is a BIG deal! We live on an island in Alaska, about as far away as you can get. The fundraising took two years and was all-consuming, so yeah, it was … Continue reading In a New York Minute
Talking ‘Bout My Generation
Matt, a friend from way-back-when, was passing through town the other day and we found ourselves talking about the "old days." I mean the OLD days. I am talking 3rd grade, 4th grade, you know, the "GOOD old days," the days when we were growing up in a brand-new subdivision on what was then the … Continue reading Talking ‘Bout My Generation
Getting an “A”
It was the day before the end of a school quarter when we learned that Laura had not turned in a major school project. Apparently, it was a "partner project" and, Lucky Laura, her partner was a flake. Laura does not like confrontation, but we stood beside her while she called her partner. As we … Continue reading Getting an “A”
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
Homage to Haleakala
Almost one year ago Scott, Gracie and I attended a mini family reunion in Maui. Scott and I have taken the girls several times and there was only one thing left on our bucket list.... Sunrise on Haleakala! I was going to do this thing! My enthusiasm was met with "We will see," and "Not … Continue reading Homage to Haleakala
My Corner of the World
My daughter Laura, who lives in the south has been hit with thunderstorms and rain all summer. Last night a Category 4 hurricane hit land not far from where she lives. By comparison, my daughters, Sarah and Gracie, live in the Pacific Northwest and they are experiencing a record breaking number of days without rain, … Continue reading My Corner of the World
Life with Ernie
One fall day my dad brought home a baby raccoon. It was a present for my sister. We lived in Alaska at the time and had never seen one before. None of our friends had ever seen one either. I know some of you immediately said "yuck!" I recognize now that they are sort of … Continue reading Life with Ernie
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
Ooze
Word of the day: OOZE With a loud "POP" the can burst at the seam and the dough began to slowly ooze through the crack. Picking up the plate, she gave him a level stare then threw it towards him. She missed. It hit the wall where it clung for a minute, then pasta and … Continue reading Ooze
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