Here’s a little of what’s going on around here: I have this one scrappy lilac bush in back that pops out about seven clumps of blossoms every spring and then spends the rest of the year feeling just a bit sorry for itself. It ain’t pretty, most of the time, but it sure is worth …
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The Good Life
Last Sunday, Honey and one of our friends from across the street took their cooking interest up a notch. They took it to a… whole… ‘notha… level and made dinner for our families All By Themselves. We have discovered a new land out here, and it is good. Tom was hanging out in the kitchen …
Did You Hear
a muffled cry for help? That would have been me, calling out from under an avalanche of cotton and muslin. Honey’s fourth grade class goes to Sutter’s Fort on the first of April, and we’ve been in full production mode, putting together her outfit, my outfit, and a pile of bags for the kids to …
So Proud
As predicted, our friend Russell didn’t end up making an acceptance speech at the Oscars last night, but we are all still psyched for him. Our friends Susie and Finn came over with their gorgeous baby girl, winner for best performance in a leading role for her work in “Birth – The Next Generation.” Our …
Downhill is Usually So Much Fun
It all started back in the fall when I had to have my license renewed. I was a little bummed about that because my license actually had a good picture on it and you know that photographer at the DMV has kept his job all the years since, just waiting for his chance to correct …
All In A Day
This morning This afternoon This morning was more than grey and rainy. This morning was downright surly. The rain sheeted down and gusts slapped at our legs. It wasn’t pretty. This afternoon, the day was all, “I’m so, so sorry! I just – I don’t know what got into me. Honest, I didn’t mean it …
These Days
It’s been a month of technical delays, but it looks like we’re up and running again. DSL was touch and go for a little while there but it’s all good again. Everything else has been rolling along nicely, I’m happy to say. We’ve been keeping up our Friday afternoon art days – I always think …
Love
Love is Valentines on the fridge, and talking to Nana in the driveway Tulips from friends Treats from neighbors New lavendar A sunny day bike ride to the beach with best friends. Honey’s best friend gave her a valentine poem yesterday afternoon. The last line of the poem is: “We have power, that power is …
Mark is the Best
Did I mention that Mark is the best? Cause he is.
Back At Last
Ok so I didn’t completely ditch the New Year’s resolution in the first month. We were having some technical difficulties out here, and I’m up and running thanks to the efforts of our Australian technical team and miracle Mark in our office here in the states. Thanks for your help, guys! A lot can happen …