The other night I was talking with a fellow painter, who also happens to be a retired teacher. The conversation began easily enough, with a discussion about art. At some point, I asked her if she draws.…
Student Driver
Yesterday I let a potential buyer test-drive my car. Just kidding. I was visiting with friends and Master Ben climbed in the front seat of my old Volvo and started “driving.” He couldn’t have been any cuter.…
The Beautiful Game
Hole-y doughnuts. From the intros of the players, I felt it. I was downright emotional! And I was fighting back tears, as I didn’t want to cry in front of Mister before the Women’s World Cup Finals…
Coffee Art
The other day, after hiking with a friend, we decided to reward ourselves with coffee. (Coffee is my morning spirit animal, after all.) When our cups were delivered to the table, I found a cute bear, looking up…
Happy Berf-day, A-murr-i-ca!
Happy 239th Birthday! I swear, you don’t look a day over 200. Make a wish, America…
Cue the Music
On Tuesday – the last day of June – as I was cleaning the floor, I caught myself singing Louis Armstrong’s “Cool Yule.” I stopped for a moment, then laughed. Usually I wait until July to dig into…
Cat on a Hot Glass Roof
Mister regularly climbs on the roof. He doesn’t do this because he’s gone B-A-N-A-N-A-S or anything. He does it because he likes to keep the skylights clean. Said skylights are in our rumpus room, and that’s where we…
Ladies First
I am still riding the wave of the goodness of Rock Camp. That week generally leaves me feeling strong and comfortable in my gender. I smile when I see a female doing something radical or bold. I openly…