Blackbirds Rising
Saturday morning, my son and I took a walk through our neighborhood. Hand in mittened hand, we tromped through the soggy fallen leaves to the top of the hill by … Continue reading Blackbirds Rising
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Halloween Pie
When I was a kid, the month of October sounded like the whir of the sewing machine as my mother made Halloween costumes for all three of us kids. Not … Continue reading Halloween Pie
Bookends: October 2013
The first day of each month, I’m posting a summary of what I read the previous month and what I plan to read in the coming month. I would love … Continue reading Bookends: October 2013
Weekly Photo Challenge: Horizon
This is my photographic response to this week’s photo challenge by The Daily Post. I like taking photos, especially for this type of challenge. I find it leads me to see the … Continue reading Weekly Photo Challenge: Horizon
Regional Differences
The front-desk lady at the dance studio made my daughter cry. I was in the back observing ten minutes of a dance class I’m considering for our son (yes, this … Continue reading Regional Differences
Sisters Book Club November Selection: The Woman Upstairs
Wow, it seems November is trying to sneak up on me. I’ve now got less than a week to finish the kids’ costumes. But there’s still time to visit your … Continue reading Sisters Book Club November Selection: The Woman Upstairs
Rebel Without a Cause
My left hand on the steering wheel, I shifted gears with my right then reached past the gear shift and pushed in the cigarette lighter. I could feel my little … Continue reading Rebel Without a Cause
On Keeping My Dumb Phone
My spouse decided this week to take advantage of a work discount program and get a smartphone, and I don’t like it. I have the Sanyo Katana flip phone I … Continue reading On Keeping My Dumb Phone
How Can I Keep From Singing?
I’m going to let you in on a little secret: I’m average. I’m a regular mom, not a Supermom. I write and sing and play the flute, but I don’t … Continue reading How Can I Keep From Singing?
Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan
Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan My rating: 3 of 5 stars Ugh. More present-tense storytelling. I understand why Sloan wrote it this way. He wants the reader to … Continue reading Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan
The Big Old Whiny Freakout
When I was four years old, my mom and I were at the mall. This was a California mall which means that where malls in colder places have roofs between … Continue reading The Big Old Whiny Freakout
Weekly Photo Challenge: Good Morning!
This is my photographic response to this week’s photo challenge by The Daily Post. I like taking photos, especially for this type of challenge. I find it leads me to see the … Continue reading Weekly Photo Challenge: Good Morning!
Imperfect Happiness 