Childhood Rituals
Everyone has those little rituals they’ve performed since childhood that they do without even thinking. Like these onion flowers. When I see them, I pick them. I have to-that’s just…
Garden View
I didn’t grow up on a farm where seasons and the moon determined your lifestyle. I spent the eighties in a little suburb where seasons were either new episodes of…
Goin’ Cross the Country
(365 Day 63 Photo) I didn’t dare get my hopes up a few months ago when we first discussed it. But, now that it seems like we maybe, just might,…
I am a Fool for the Low Tech and Cheap
I was reminded again today how good it feels to use what I have to express myself. I have always had a really clear vision of the things I wanted…
No ‘Poo for Me
(365 day 52 photo) I read on this blog how the author had been shampoo free for 2 years now and was intrigued. I’ve been trying to stretch out the…
I Need Summer
365 day 56 photo I’m weary of Winter and Spring has just been toying with us, pretending to almost arrive, then withdrawing again. I need Summer.
On Becoming a Crazy Cat Lady
No one ever intends to be a crazy cat lady. It just happens, gradually. The Closer: Season 1 – Kittens | Movies & TV | SPIKE.com It started with our…
An Uncomfortable Look Inside
(Photo from Day 28 of 365) Recently finished a very challenging, controversial book that has me thinking about the way I talk to my husband. I have, not so fondly,…
Documenting the Everyday
This one is of my mother’s necklace. I’m thirty days into the 365 project and am getting faster at composing my photos and editing. I’m also no longer cringing at…
Growing Up is Hard To Do
It’s official: my kids are outgrowing play pretend. I’ll probably only have a few more chances with my youngest. There was a day when I would sigh as I heard…