Ringraziamento

My 2007 thankful list (in no particular order) 1. not having to worry, stress about/transport to, from/pay for child care–thanks to my mother, who is an endlessly patient, giving, and loving coparent to our boys; 2. our public library system 3. fresh, local produce; farmers markets, and Hurd Orchards (especially our own red raspberries, which [...]

SOCCER Animals but not bullfrogs (we’re dissecting one in science) Space heaters Hot water Saturdays Movies Music Yummy food

turkey pot pie sun glasses with white paint on them laughing lake views communication smiles though bronchiolitis n.i.c.u. training garage band with Dom at the helm text messaging naps steinbeck disco balls and starry ceilings apple cider incomplete sets of the 12 days of christmas high ball glasses red label tea Dave Chappelle irony

Oolong Math Online dictionaries Gutenberg contact lenses as always, a patient and understanding family a strong mother quiet scholarships responsive, down-to-earth profs people who smell books legs to run, feet to kick siblings Luxuries like fizzy water, smart wool, wireless internet in the home, play time, access to a car I don’t own or maintain, [...]

I’m thankful that I can hike in the mountains.

I give thanks for the mystery of love, it’s fragile strength, its elusive presense, the forgiveness and understanding it generates and the warm joy with which it floods our souls . I stole these words from one of Tom Yorty’s prayers…couldn’t resist.