This spring has been a season of firsts for us here. For many, many (did I say ‘many’?) years, we were trapped in the... Read More
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… on a freakin’ chicken
This morning, the Nearly Perfect Husband and I headed out the door that hangs out just beside these windows. We passed the roses, showing... Read More
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… on an embarrassment of kindnesses
Last week, I went to see Number One Son Sam play in – oh wait for it – The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra! Right?! He’d called... Read More
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… on divorce endorphins
OhmyGawdyouguys… I’M A SPIN INSTRUCTOR! Okay, I only have one student… and I’m married to him… but still! Okay. Let me back up. JoHn... Read More
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… on mathematical shame
So. Do you remember the dock tree? Okay, so if you don’t want to read all about it, just: A. Look at the photo... Read More
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… on beauty in the dark
Last night, the moonlight was playfully haunting. I was tired, and barefoot, and quietly turning lights off downstairs. My mind was on a bed... Read More
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… on just waiting on a room
I had a dream. Totally not in the same realm as the civil rights movement or anything. My dream, when we first set eyes... Read More
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… on more so(s) and a sign
Maine’s winter crop is Gossypium nivis. I know, right?! I sound so botanical! I’ll write more about my attempts to be more botanical in... Read More
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… on the dawning early light
The other day when I woke up, there was still a bit of snow on the ground. Wait. I just wanted to say that... Read More
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… on cracks and crack ups
This was a very crack-filled week. As in ‘cracks in the best laid plans’. Not crack, the drug. I just wanted to clarify that... Read More
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… on cable-less critters and snow
Yesterday we had a snowstorm. Yes, I said it. Snowstorm. I know, from all the texts and check-ins I got from friends and family... Read More
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… on risk and reward at christmastime
That is my first little dock tree… being snowed on in the late afternoon of yesterday. At high tide (that piece of knowledge will... Read More