With Dad being fairly stable and Mom not needing to go anywhere, I took the car last Saturday and visited my brother. Mick is a forester who lives near Oakridge, up the slope of the Cascades from Eugene. And, oh … Continue reading
Under last year’s slimy leaves, stalwart crocus were trying to find the sun. Hidden by a thicket of some silvery-gray leaved shrub, a clump of daffodils caught enough light to try to bloom. I never thought clearing a muddy hillside … Continue reading
Forget the diamond earrings. Forget the trip to Hawaii. I’ll take the little things that say “I love you.” Now, don’t get me wrong. I would love diamond earrings or a Hawaiian vacation. But those are also gifts that are … Continue reading
My at-home college son started a job on Monday – Hurray! Same son taking my car because his was in the shop, leaving me stuck at home – Boo! I don’t like being stuck at home. It cramps my style. … Continue reading
My father is dying. We’ve known this for a while, but it’s been a long time coming. He has a rare, incurable neurological disease called Multiple Systems Atrophy, which shuts down various systems in his body and is … Continue reading
This gallery contains 2 photos.
It’s the 15th of December and I’m still trying to put Christmas decorations up. Final exams don’t help, plus the fact that some much-needed surfaces are still covered by unpacked-but-not-put-away stuff that I’m not sure where to put in this … Continue reading
Just a reminder before I get back to my regular blog schedule: Tonight (12/10/11) at 11:59 pm is the cutoff for entries to win in the book giveaway. The prize? A copy of The Goodbye Quilt, an awesome mother/daughter novel … Continue reading
This gallery contains 1 photos.
I’m behind in my blogging schedule. So sue me. (Actually, if you find I’ve got any money worth suing me for, let me know!) Anyway, here’s a mash-up of last week’s awesome blog posts I found, which I had planned … Continue reading
This really shouldn’t be hard, should it? I mean, I’m an intelligent woman. And I’ve sewn off and on through my life: my daughter’s dresses, a few shirts for my husband, skirts and shirts for me, and even a jacket. … Continue reading
I love autumn. Our front maple tree is turning slowly to vibrant red, and the tree across the street is a blazing yellow. The fall colors are something I missed when we lived in Ireland, and I give deep sighs … Continue reading
