31 Days of 5 Minute Prompts: Day Thirty-One — REST

October 31, 2017 By

We have arrived at the end, my friends! My deepest thanks to those of you who have stuck with me through this long journey. And my sad good-byes to the 8 or so who unsubscribed over the course of this … Read more...

31 Days of 5 Minute Prompts: Day Thirty — REFINE

October 30, 2017 By

This valley is where I spent about 8 of the early years of my life. In some ways, it was a refining place. Although I loved living near to my cousins and my grandparents, I never really felt at home … Read more...

31 Days of 5 Minute Prompts: Day Twenty-Nine — FOLLOW

October 29, 2017 By

"Just follow the coastline north." That's what I tell people when they ask me where I live. Drive up the 101 until you find the Pacific Ocean, then keep going for about 35 miles. We're right … Read more...

31 Days of 5 Minute Prompts: Day Twenty-Eight — CONNECT

October 28, 2017 By

Like a watercolor painting, this view is the first sighting of our town as we drive back to it from southern CA. Just a small point in the water, with a few trees, a house barely visible. But as soon … Read more...

Book of the Year — A Review and a Hearty Recommendation

October 27, 2017 By

Admittedly, I am way behind on my book-reading and reviewing. Some of that is due to illness, a whole lot to long-term grieving, a smidge or two to laziness.  But this book, I read. In one … Read more...

31 Days of 5 Minute Prompts: Day Twenty-Seven — OVERCOME

October 27, 2017 By

This photo was taken last Friday night, as I was leaving my friend Tonia's home after setting out catered food to feed about 50 out-of-town guests following her daughter's memorial service earlier in … Read more...

31 Days of 5 Minute Prompts: Day Twenty-Six — CHANGE

October 26, 2017 By

We drove south this past weekend and on the day we left, I woke up feeling heavy and sad. The reason for our trip was the funeral of the daughter of a dear friend, a daughter who died way too young … Read more...

31 Days of 5 Minute Prompts: Day Twenty-Five — BECAUSE

October 25, 2017 By

"Well . . . just because, that's why." How many times did I utter those words in my years as an impatient mommy of three little ones. Oh, my, I got so tired of the "why" questions! Most … Read more...

31 Days of 5 Minute Prompts: Day Twenty-Four — REVISE

October 24, 2017 By

Well, the best laid plans and all that. About 3 weeks ago, I stumbled while heading out my bedroom door, tripping over the wheel of a chaise lounge and landing hard on my left knee and side. This … Read more...

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