And all at once, summer collapsed into fall. ~ Oscar Wilde It has been 485 days since I last wrote anything here. Thankfully no one has been counting. I’m not sure why that July day when I was last here collapsed into almost a year and a half later. I mean, I have my suspicions, and … More What a Difference a Year Makes…
This place where you are right now, God circled on a map for you. ~ Hafiz So. Where were we? Last time we spoke it was March and it was snowing. Now it’s July and it’s hot and I’m in all my glory. Summer suits me well. One would think that the time off would … More Stella Lost Her Groove…
The first day of spring is one thing and the first spring day is another. The difference between them is sometimes as great as a month. ~ Henry Van Dyke Here it is, the first full day of spring, and yet, I sit at my window and watch the snow fall. The March lion is … More The Whole Thirty Days…
Each moment of the year has its own beauty. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson There seem to be an abundance of people who simply love fall and everything about it. Especially the ceremonial breaking out of sweaters and boots and everything pumpkin spice. I have never been one of those people no matter how I’ve tried. … More After the Fall..
Four wheels move the body. Two wheels move the soul. ~Unknown The beginning of August brought an adventure unlike any other for me. Now that I’ve gotten better at packing, me and my carry-on bag hopped a plane to Denver where I met up with the Tall Texan and three other couples. From Denver we … More Dakota Sunrise..
Nothin’ left to do but smile, smile, smile. ~ Grateful Dead Did you know that “writers block” is a real thing? I mean you won’t find it in the DSM-5, but I know it’s real because it is what has kept me away for a few months. I trusted that I would get back to … More Austin City Limits…
Until one has loved a dog, a part of ones soul remains unawakened. ~ Anatole France We had a special birthday this past week. Summer turned a year old. It was a beautiful day for a celebration and naturally included grain free treats. And she got to romp and play with her best friends … More A Summer Birthday..
The Eskimos had fifty-two names for snow because it was important to them: there ought to be as many for love. ~ Margaret Atwood This past week brought a flurry of activity with Valentine’s Day and the Tall Texan’s birthday. It was also Week 5 of the 4 Week Healthy Self Reset of no sugar, … More Bigger Than a Bread Box..
I can resist everything except temptation. ~ Oscar Wilde Even though Christmas is old news at this point, I’m still basking in the glow of the memories. My girl was home for an entire month and you talk about a beautiful gift? The best. We packed a lot into those days & nights, but the … More Dashboard Confessional..
The sun looks down on nothing half so good as a household laughing together over a meal. ~ C. S. Lewis The second Thanksgiving since my celiac diagnosis is in the books. This one was a bit different from the first however, since I didn’t have total control over the meal. This year we gathered at … More The Countdown..
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