Family
Putting All Our Houses in Order
Tomorrow, the person formerly known as TechSupport (formerly known as Monkey) will be graduating from high school. For about a week, he’s…
Many Happy Returns Of The Day
Today is my parents’ anniversary. They’ve been married for 52 years, and they still really enjoy each other’s company. This is a video…
The Purrrr-fect Gift
In 2009, around this time of year, we got a dog. The world was white and unbearably cold, and getting a pet seemed like…
Moving Beyond Where I’m From
i’m from a little gray ranch hidden behind overgrown bushes on a steep hill. i’m from beneath the willow tree and a…
Friday Dance Party: A Birthday Dance For Dad
My father’s birthday falls just a few weeks after mine. This year I decided I’m tired of giving him pajamas. This year I’m feeling more creative. This year, I’ve decided to give him a dance.
(Not that kind of dance. That would be creepy.) A symbolic dance. Come see what I mean!
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Wordless Wednesday: My Kitty Cat
Tell me about one of your beloved non-human family members….
The Gift of Magic To My Son Away at Summer Camp
It’s Tech’s birthday. He’s 14 years old today. For those of you who read my blog regularly, you know, he’s not home….
Mid-Summer Sunday Report
Two weeks ago, Hubby and I attended Visitor’s Day at our son’s camp. Eager to see us, Tech waved his long arm…
My Mother Was Hot Stuff
My mom was hot stuff when I was little. She was pretty and had straight teeth. She wore pink hoop earrings and…
When Vacation Lowlights Become Highlights
The other night, I asked my son to tell me his favorite memory from our recent vacation in The Happy House. It…