Light dancing on wind-rippled peaks… we Dingles refer to this as ‘sparkle water’. There is also ‘sparkle snow’, But this requires snow, and is a few months away (maybe).... Read More
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… on the sun rising again (again)
*** This morning, I was listening to the radio. It was one of the satellite radio vintage rock stations, and I’d just finished listening to Kiss’ Detroit Rock City (nope, not... Read More
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… on some very belated support
Having a blog and also having friends (which I highly recommend) can lead straight into awkward on some occasions. Like, let’s say my friend makes a hilarious freudian slip... Read More
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… on a whale of a time
Sunday is Day of Rest. JoHn – the Nearly Perfect Husband – and I (and certain deities) are all in on this concept. We look forward – very much... Read More
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… on cloud water memories
Early yesterday morning I stepped from cool granite to dewed grass, making my way down to the water. It was pre-dawn, the colors just finding their way across the... Read More
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… on the ghosting of judgement
One night years ago, the long table filled with the remnants of dessert and wine glasses filled to varying heights, a group of us (also of varying heights) were... Read More
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… on pre-grief, posthumously
I’ve found myself thinking a lot about Granny and Grampa (a.k.a., the Old Yankee Man) lately. Anniversaries often bring such thoughts to the forefront, of course. The fifth-year anniversary... Read More
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… on good stuff in action
The world is an awful place. We are divided. They are the problem. If it weren’t for them. In the old days we looked out for one another. Today... Read More
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… on navigating into the after-storm
When we have a big storm here, the most beautiful part – to me – is the next morning. The clouds are giving the sun’s rays some space to... Read More
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… on the incredibleness of gifts
Me: “Oh my gosh!” Gift Giver: “It’s just a little something.” Or maybe they say, “I didn’t know what to get so.” Or, “Don’t get too excited.” Or. Or. Or. Um…... Read More
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… on glowing gardens and growing kids
Last night, I was so lucky to be a guest at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens Gardens Aglow preview event. I know, that’s a keyboardmouthful! Do you know about... Read More
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… on a last ride (until the next first)
We’re easing into late fall, light morning frosts hinting at what’s to come. I’m pretty sure this photo was taken during our last ride on June*, as JoHn and... Read More