Between
The other morning as I was leaving for my walk, this little fellow flew between me and my glasses and made himself (or herself) at home long enough for me … Continue reading Between
Tag: DPchallenge
Red Efts
We love red efts around here. My children insist on rescuing every eft we find in the path when we’re hiking. Despite their bright color, they blend in very well … Continue reading Red Efts
Weekly Photo Challenge: Split-Second Story
The split-second story: A peacock decides this driveway in suburban Florida is a good place to pick up chicks—er, hens. “Oh, yeah,” he thinks. “She totally digs me.”
Why I Didn’t Answer When You Called
The reasons I will tell you: I was exercising. I was in the bathroom. I forgot to charge my phone. We had guests over. You just missed me. The reasons I … Continue reading Why I Didn’t Answer When You Called
Weekly Photo Challenge: Twist
When I saw this week’s photo challenge topic, I immediately thought of this photo of my son on the playground near the beach in Saco, Maine, last fall. I feel … Continue reading Weekly Photo Challenge: Twist
Your Morning Walk: A Guided Tour
Grab your fleece—New England mornings are still chilly in May—and begin your walk at the oldest house in the neighborhood. This split-level made its debut just months before JFK was shot, … Continue reading Your Morning Walk: A Guided Tour
Carolina Dreaming
I walk along the red clay path past white dogwood blooms. My son spots a black and orange millipede. We stop to watch it cross the path and see a second … Continue reading Carolina Dreaming
A Birth in Fifty Words
When my sobs subsided I steeled myself, and we closed the door on the birth tub and our home birth and entered a world of monitors and medications, threats and confusion. The … Continue reading A Birth in Fifty Words
Origins
When I was four, after my brother Josh’s death but before my sister was born, I had a dream that a giant dog was running around our San Diego house. … Continue reading Origins
On Being Where I Am
One of my closest friends is in her 60’s. She and I have a lot in common in the way we think and in the way we see the world. … Continue reading On Being Where I Am
Weekly Photo Challenge: Color
This is my photographic response to a recent photo challenge by The Daily Post. I like taking photos, especially for this type of challenge. I find it leads me to see … Continue reading Weekly Photo Challenge: Color
An Afternoon Snack in Four to Five Simple Steps
This post was written as part of this week’s Weekly Writing Challenge from The Daily Post. Step One: Slice a banana into a bowl. Step Two: Stir in a spoonful of … Continue reading An Afternoon Snack in Four to Five Simple Steps
Imperfect Happiness 