Wordless: Family Photo
December 2015
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To Drink Deeply
“Time is but the stream I go a-fishing in. I drink at it; but while I drink I see the sandy bottom and detect how shallow it is. Its thin … Continue reading To Drink Deeply
Weekly Walk 10
This morning’s hike wasn’t really one thing or another. It was cold, but not cold enough for ice. It was overcast, but not raining. It’s the twelfth week since the autumnal equinox, … Continue reading Weekly Walk 10
Sister Outsider: Essays and Speeches by Audre Lorde
Sister Outsider: Essays and Speeches by Audre Lorde My rating: 5 of 5 stars While reading the chapter “An Interview: Audre Lorde and Adrienne Rich,” I realized that while I … Continue reading Sister Outsider: Essays and Speeches by Audre Lorde
Transitions
In the photos from our weekly walks, the transition from early fall to late fall is apparent. You can see our most recent Weekly Walk here.
Weekly Walk 9
The eleventh week since the autumnal equinox broke the trend of “chilliest hike yet” but won the title of “rainiest hike yet.” We had planned to hike yesterday before the rain arrived, … Continue reading Weekly Walk 9
Bookends: November 2015
November was a whirlwind of a month. I read bits and pieces of multiple books, but only managed to finish the kid books (including an impromptu Lois Lowry marathon … Continue reading Bookends: November 2015
Weekly Walk 8
This week is the tenth since the autumnal equinox and as predicted, it was once again our chilliest hike yet. We went with our friend Linda again, and she’d heard it … Continue reading Weekly Walk 8
Son by Lois Lowry
Son by Lois Lowry My rating: 2 of 5 stars I read The Giver and quite liked it. It seemed more nuanced than a lot of YA stuff. I like … Continue reading Son by Lois Lowry
Weekly Walk 7
Again this week—the ninth since the autumnal equinox—we had our chilliest hike yet. I wonder if each week is going to be chillier than the last for a while. When we … Continue reading Weekly Walk 7
The Giver by Lois Lowry
The Giver by Lois Lowry My rating: 4 of 5 stars “Oh, Honey! Are you crying?” My daughter nodded and sniffled as I sat down on the side of her … Continue reading The Giver by Lois Lowry
Wordless: Swoop
October 2015
Imperfect Happiness 