Everyone should have a safe place to escape. Somewhere far away from the noise and stress of the day. For me, it's being outdoors, being out in the woods or walking along the beach. The stillness allows me to think, or just empty my mind of all the things that have been demanding my attention. … Continue reading Escape plan
No offense, but…
The last incarnation of my blog would be what some would call a “Mommy Blog,” this one not so much. With this one, I wanted to take the focus off my family - with older teens and now fledgling adults, they didn’t want their private lives becoming not so private. Instead, I wanted this place … Continue reading No offense, but…
Hidden beneath the surface
A dusky figure cuts through the roiling waves, smooth and soundless as an assassin’s blade. White peaks swell, cresting sharp and jagged, an ocean of broken shards of smoky glass. Beneath the maelstrom, ancient creatures lurk, patrolling the still, dark waters for obliging prey. The smell of fear is sweet, seducing the monster onward. Death, … Continue reading Hidden beneath the surface
She’s a freak
Sarcasm and taunting is a reality in my family. While it’s all done in fun, and with love, sometimes it's a bit disconcerting to outsiders. When my daughter was elementary school age, I was the typical homeroom mom. A regular visitor at her school, teachers and admins knew me, and her classmates recognized me. Even … Continue reading She’s a freak
Strawberry Cream Cake
There is something about fresh berries that just say, "Summer," to me. I'm not a canner, so any overabundance of strawberries and blueberries won't make it into jams or jellies in my kitchen, but I will whip together a cream cake any chance I get. This recipe takes time, mainly for chilling, but it's well … Continue reading Strawberry Cream Cake
All in the same boat
One summer between childhood and adulthood, we took the plunge over banjo-serenaded boulders into icy, mountain fed white water rapids. We breathed in crisp, clean rarefied air, and slept peacefully above the clouds. It was our last vacation together as a family, and we met the challenge with laughter and exuberance. All was right with … Continue reading All in the same boat
Thin spiral notebook 