We sat on opposite sides of the conference table. Her attorney, his tortoise-shell reading glasses precariously perched on the tip of his nose, was reading off a list of our belongings. "Assets" he called them. We were divvying them up like little kids sorting through Halloween candy. She was keen on getting all the choice … Continue reading A little give and take
I want to go to there
Pulling into the parking space, I can see the heat radiating off the black asphalt. Like shimmering, dancing ghosts skimming between the cars, little whirlwinds swirl in the dimming light. Reluctantly I turn off the car, the cool breeze blowing from the dashboard vents is quickly replaced by humid ocean air. I tug on my … Continue reading I want to go to there
Why isn’t this enough
"I want you to show me why this isn't enough." They've been in the kitchen for a long time. Two cartoons worth at least. Mommy's voice had that funny little wiggle in it that meant she was about to ugly cry again. She does that a lot now. Mommy bought the pretty paper last week. … Continue reading Why isn’t this enough
BB2G Auction
It's that time again! Band Back Together is holding another fund-raiser auction. You won't believe all the fabulous items up for bid! Proceeds from the auction will go towards website server costs and community outreach projects. Head over to the auction site, check out all the great stuff, then if you see something you just … Continue reading BB2G Auction
Willys graveyard
We're visiting the in-laws this weekend and that gave me a chance to photograph my FIL's collection of old Willys trucks. They are great old cars, lots of character and personality. I went out early in the morning, which gave me some wonderful shadows and light. I had originally planned to post-edit all the images … Continue reading Willys graveyard
Week 12: from the road
My son is on Spring Break from school, so we took the opportunity to visit the grans. Most of my 365 Project pix this week were taken on the trip from Florida to Arkansas. 1. firstviolet, 2. carousel, 3. dinner, 4. WWFD, 5. bridgingthedistance, 6. Arkansasbreakfast