Note: All photos courtesy of The Trost Family. Some years ago, Mister and I attended a high school reunion. An odd statistic was bandied about during the evening: the majority of our graduating class still lived within 50…
Well That Just Happened
Last week, on Tuesday I believe, I was walking down a sidewalk when I stopped and had a radical thought: I’ve turned the corner. I’m well. I don’t know what prompted it. I don’t remember what I was…
Friends Make All The Difference
I went to Costco yesterday while out and about and I realized something: when I go there by myself, it’s merely a task. I came to this understanding as I hurried down an aisle, searching for…
Giving Is Its Own Reward
I am incredibly fortunate to be able to volunteer my time and energy. This occurs throughout the year, in many capacities. Today I will be making Cheddar Jalapeno Cornbread Muffins for a donated dinner. The food goes to…
Pins and Needles
Yesterday I had acupuncture for the first time. Now – y’all could roll your eyes and think, “Holly-weird” or “California” but let me remind you that acupunture predates this fine state by about 3000 years or so. So…
Sweet, Sweet Girkin
Last week I got some bad news. My friend’s dog, Girkin, passed away. Girkin was one of my favorite dogs – period. He was one of those rare animals who belongs to no one. Instead, a whole…
No Truer Words
The other night Betro and I went out to see our friends in Wolf Prize. They were doing a show that coincided with member Amber Elliot’s art exhibit opening. The band was grand (as per usual) and Amber’s…
Grown Kids
This is what happens when you’re strolling the aisles of Costco (a store about which Mister says, “This is what makes America great!”), with your buddies Grown Kids. They spot a soft, cuddly pillow display and before you…