Ringraziamento

* small kindnesses * natural light filling the house * my reading chair with soft afghan, cup of tea, and book * listening to Bob on the piano and ukelele * our garden and the hummers that live in it year-round and who delight us with their acrobatics * Karima’s emerald kale salad * returning [...]

I’m thankful for: * Life. I’ve learned not to take it for granted. And I’ve lived long enough to see a lot, and to understand some of what’s going on. * My Donna, my life’s traveling partner since 1969. How lucky can I get?! * Our children, who have shared so much with us and [...]

Getting to spend everyday with my loving partner for life. Kayaking on the big lake. Friends and family coming from all over the country to celebrate love. Monday girls nights. Grandparents that I still learn from. A sister that scores all the points for her roller derby team. A job that still challenges me. Seeing [...]

* Kisses from Little Ones * Saturday afternoon naps on the red couch with L * Being out in the world this summer * Technology and it’s uses * Every day Book: Pandora’s Star, Peter F Hamilton, because, you know, space opera is just fun Movie: X-Men First Class. Seriously I don’t see much, but [...]

We are so thankful: That our Carlsbad house didn’t sell, held up well in our absence and we are back at home in it. That we were able to find, unbroken, almost everything that went on the moving truck. For nurses who take extraordinary care of their patients, including surprise birthday celebrations along with light [...]

A new roof over our head; The smell of a fire coming from our own fireplace; The sun streaming into the man cave as I write this; The Complete Ahmad Jamal Trio Argo Sessions 1956-1962 which I am listening to right now as well; Kindles, Ipods, Iphones; Living 10 minutes from Delaware Park by foot [...]