When my son first introduced us to his girlfriend, Isa, two years ago, I remarked to my husband that there was a shift in the usual thrum of our household, normally a backdrop of whistling birds, whining dogs, Neil Young and our trusty Rabbit Air purifier. I have one son from my first marriage, an …
My husband and I have our fair share of significant dates: there was the facebook friend invite, the first time we met in person, the day we officially announced we were a couple and the culmination of all of these anniversaries, our wedding day. Twelve years ago to the day, we met in person for …
Yesterday was the 10 year anniversary of one of the happiest days of my life. I think my husband was a tad disappointed that I didn’t blog about it so I will try to make up for it today. What was so great about it? Some girls are seduced by flowers; all it took for …
These pictures were taken three months before my father died. My mother had an appointment that day and by then he was too ill to stay on his own for any length of time. I took my camera along to document the day. One way to cope with the impending death of a loved one …
As a rule, I avoid large gatherings and anything resembling a celebration or party. That being said, I was really hoping to be able to watch my son pick up his high school diploma in person. Instead, it will be only be accessible to the students with the parents being given a link to watch …
Valentine’s Day I love this face This face, this face The space it takes When pressed so close To mine The crinkled corners Of kind blue eyes The deepened grooves That earn another year today I love the way it takes me in The tam o’ shanter Silly grin That makes me laugh (At stupid …
What is the shape of your joy? In Kyo Maclear’s wonderful memoir, Birds Art Life, she refers to her friend Jack Breakfast and his cure for creative depression: “He had discovered his joy was bird shaped.” A few years ago, I think it was the month of June, I was walking my dogs through the …
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