Remembrance
To those who have gone before: thank you. You’ve made this world a better place.
View ArticleHappy Independence Day!
My town does a 3rd of July celebration instead of a 4th of July bash. Tonight we’re going to head down to waterfront park for some good music, good company and fireworks at sunset. Tomorrow we’re going...
View ArticleGiving Thanks
We’ve had a great Thanksgiving this year. We’ve eaten turkey and pie, spent wonderful time with family and enjoyed the time off from our everyday cares. This year, and every year, I’m thankful for: My...
View ArticleChristmas Cheer?
Every year, the White House Christmas tree is decorated with ornaments made by artists from every state throughout the nation. This year, one of Seattle’s artists decided to submit this ornament, on...
View ArticleEven More Christmas Cheer?
This holiday season in Washington, a firestorm of controversy has erupted over the Freedom From Religion Foundation’s provocative sign at the state capitol building, reading: At this season of the...
View ArticleIndependence Day, Alone
This weekend, Independence Day appropriately enough, I will be flying solo for a few days. Not only is it the first time since losing Bryan – but really, the first time in a very long time, with the...
View ArticleGiving Thanks
This Thanksgiving, I reflect on how very, very blessed we are. Yes, it’s been a hard year, a year of terrible loss, grief and pain. But it’s also been a year of rebuilding, of adventure, and of the...
View ArticleKitty Toy!
Our kitten is very happy with the new, giant-sized Christmas kitty toy we’ve set up in the living room for him. He’s cutting a fine swath of psycho-kitty destruction. I’m sure life will be even more...
View ArticleChristmas Train
A wise twitter friend of mine suggested that this Christmas, we remember and honor the past, and in future Christmases we work on establishing new traditions. Reflecting on holiday traditions made me...
View ArticleDaily Gratitude: Christmas
I’m thankful for family, friends, pets & many blessings this Christmas. This is Sadie, mom’s dog-child and my four-legged black sister, in front of our traveling Christmas tree. Yes, the tree is...
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