July 2010
10 posts
Daily Gratitudes →
1. Realizing that things are never as bad as I think they are going to be. 2. Moments of silence. 3. Cute shoes on sale for 75% off. And they even fit! Who gives a damn if they make me 6’3″? 4….
Jul 1st
June 2010
13 posts
Ode To Sunglasses {A Writing Retreat Assignment} →
O, sunglasses, where art thou? Why can’t I keep my dirty little hands on you for more than one trip to the grocery store? Sunglasses, where art thou? I refuse to spend more than 10 bucks on a…
Jun 29th
Peculiar Quote →
“I try to get to those peculiar and particular things that you never think of to say.” –Carly Simon DAILY GRATITUDES 1. The coolness of home after a hot day at church. 2. Fresh chocolate chip…
Jun 28th
Never Thought I’d Do That →
My life has been punctuated with various things I have said which I NEVER thought I would say. Mainly mothering type stuff. Stuff like: ”Please don’t dance on the magazines.” ”Quit licking your…
Jun 25th
Segullah
Visit http://segullah.org/daily-special/time/ for a piece I did as a guest writer.  Titled “Time” it is a nod to fathers on Father’s Day. Happy Father’s Day to all you pops out there!  
Jun 20th
Steps and Paths →
I have found a new fascination. Steps. Like these. And these. I like paths, too. This one is nice. Makes me want to take a…
Jun 17th
On Drowing @ 37….and making strides at 39. →
On Drowning @ 37 Today I drown In sorrow ebbing and flowing over the whole of me Drenching hair and skin dripping from tired eyes and lashes running as tepid blood through a weary heart …
Jun 16th
Daily Gratitudes 6/8/10 →
1. My backyard. I love to sit on the swing and watch the birds fly and the plants grow. Peaceful. 2. A trusting husband. 3. Glitter toes! I swear I could signal a plane with these puppies. 4. A…
Jun 9th
The Way It Should Feel →
Have I told you that I have a mad crush on Oregon? Yes. The state of Oregon. The whole state. Well, I take that back. Mainly the north-west part. But still. The idea that I have strong affections…
Jun 9th
Daily Gratitudes →
1. Making it through another day in the trenches. 2. Knowing I can sleep in tomorrow morning. 3. Making a list of books I really want to read. 4. My Mom and Dad who still take good care of me,…
Jun 5th
Summer Trepidation →
School is officially out for the summer, today. *Sigh* I mean, YAY! I LOVE MY CHILDREN–darlings that they are! They are great! Sweet! Beautiful! Smart! Funny! Talented! Fantastic! Stubborn….
Jun 4th
Bits Of Her →
I am a composition of numerous fragments glued carefully together– Sometimes forced together– In patterns of controlled Chaos. Each splinter, each sliver, a piece of who I am and will never be …
Jun 3rd
Daily Gratitudes →
First, a thought. “What a peculiar privilege has this little agitation of the brain which we call ‘thought’.” ~David Hume Daily Gratitudes for today: 1. Rain. Others wish it away, I am glad…
Jun 2nd
A Letter For Hope →
Dear Hope, I don’t know your name or your face or the color of your hair. I don’t know what you smell like or what your laugh sounds like or even how what color you like to paint your nails–if you…
Jun 1st