I've been patient, I've been tolerant, but I've reached my limit. This goes out to all the motorists who have been trying to kill me on a nearly daily basis. I ride my bike at least 5 days a week. I wait until after the morning rush is over to head out, and I follow … Continue reading Road warrior
Category: Real Life
Rest in peace, Maxx
Rest in peace, good and true friend... Last night we said good-bye to a cherished member of our family. Our Maxx, a black Lab, succumbed to lymphoma. She was 15 years old. This was a difficult decision for us to make, but it was also the kindest one. We could no longer allow her to … Continue reading Rest in peace, Maxx
Pake by any other name…
When I was a kid, we had a huge loganberry bush growing along the fence row beside my house. Enormous, sweet, juicy purple berries. On warm summer mornings, I would sneak out of the house and eat my fill, only to be ratted out by the dark stains on my fingers and clothes. On occasion, … Continue reading Pake by any other name…
I need a wife…
I am a stay-at-home mom... my third time around in that role. Unlike the first couple of times ~ a year after the birth of my daughter, and 12 years after the birth of my son ~ this time wasn't voluntary. I went back to working in an office when my kids were teens, and … Continue reading I need a wife…
Best dressed photographer
Despite my best intentions, I took very few photos while on my recent Tennessee vacation. I had high hopes of hundreds of snaps of the blue-grey Smoky Mountains, or white-capped streams, but it wasn't to be. I did get a chance to practice my portraiture skills, but came away with zero photos of my vast extended … Continue reading Best dressed photographer
Flying free
Late in the afternoon at my July 4th family reunion, we joined in a new tradition... a balloon release. Red, white and blue helium balloons, each representing a loved one who has passed away, were loosed, as we said good-byes to grandparents, mothers and fathers, aunts and uncles, sisters, brothers, cousins and friends. It was … Continue reading Flying free
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