Earlier today I was browsing through the pictures of my daughter’s 8th birthday party. And I came across this gem. Child, not only did I tote you around inside me for 9 months, struggle to lose the weight you imparted on me, pay people to watch, entertain and educate you. I drove and drug you…
Addie, my daughter who is 7, has recently become slightly obsessed with fairies and fairy houses. She builds fairy houses EVERYWHERE. I no longer have any empty clay pots, warped metal bowls or unused containers of any kind. They have all congregated under the porch holding various bits of moss, mud, water, acorn shells, sea…
To be perfectly honest I don’t recall the events leading up to my walk last Wednesday, April the 8th. I just remember I walked late and my sister was with me. Which was a little sad because I knew it would be the last time she joined me for a walk in quite some time,…
Most Americans have spent the last month shouting out what makes them ‘thankful’ as a prequel to my favorite American holiday: Thanksgiving. Never one to jump on a band wagon (I figured it was full enough and that horse was tired) I have kept my list in my head and heart. But this morning, returning…
Love is found in many forms and fashions. There have been numerous tomes penned on the subject of love by people much smarter than I could ever hope to be. The poems, songs and movies dedicated to this complicated emotion are endless. For me, love is simple and love is pictured here. My Two Great…
The Wicked Chicken 