Here’s what showed up in this week’s produce box: Begging the question, aren’t some things just a little too organic? These look like the same variety of ick that I’ve been removing from the yard this winter. It’s creepy the way they spring up out of nowhere in large numbers. This smug little guy is […]
MoreFirst entry in one of Cee’s lovely challenges. Thank you for the inspiration Cee! The topic: The Back of Things. Dear Oliva, I wish I could remember what it was that caught our attention in the water that day. This picture was taken the day before your daddy and I got married. That’s my best […]
MoreHad a weird dream. We decided to take a family vacation to China. That’s not the weird part. Well, it is if you consider that we don’t have the type of bank account that affords international jet setting. The part that didn’t sit well with me was sending the mister and Oliva by themselves. I […]
MoreWas it a hole in the delicate fabric? Was it his collection of favorite shirts? Or was the attendant short with you? What made you whimper then sob as you rushed out of the cleaners today? You seemed so sad I felt the urge to grab you and give you a big warm hug but […]
More“Sometimes I’ve believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast.” Lewis Carroll Take for example the following: I will exercise today. One cup of coffee will get me through the day. Today I will consume just one oreo. Correction, today I will consume just one oreo at a time. I will use toddler friendly […]
MoreOliva, this is your Tio Frankie and I sometime in the early 80’s.
MoreDear Oliva, It’s my birthday. I’m thinking about what your last birthday in your 30s will be like. I hope when it’s your turn you will feel loved and serene. Excited to look forward at what lies ahead and comfortable with the stretch of road behind you. But mostly present and aware of the gift […]
MoreObnoxious worries Clutter the air Obscuring my vision, hitting me in the face I loosen my grasp A slow smile creeps over me as Each one Drifts Silently Away
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