Every year we get lovely Christmas update letters tucked into cards from friends and relatives that summarize their year. While some of these letters mention the curveballs that are sometimes thrown, most of the time the letters gush with news of grandchild births, graduations, promotions, exciting travels and overall good fortune. I view these letters … Continue reading Our 2021 Christmas letter
trials
Thirty-six hours
Thirty-six hours. That's all that stood between us and our family vacation to Mexico. Luggage is packed. House sitter scheduled. Last minute cleaning in progress. We were leaving for the airport about 2am Saturday for a 6am flight....on the beach in a short 48 hours. And then this happens. Entrepreneur decides he needs to go … Continue reading Thirty-six hours
Spring…I found it!
If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant: if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome. ~Anne Bradstreet Rarely has spring felt so welcome as after this winter. Who's with me on this one? Well, look at that....everyone's hand shot up! I'm not surprised. It … Continue reading Spring…I found it!
X is for phoeniX
Texture by Kim Klassen Cafe: sweettart Yes, I know Phoenix doesn't begin with X. But I don't think I ever really said my quotes would begin with the letter of the week, now did I? There just aren't too many words that begin with X that can be illustrated with a quote. So, I'm playing … Continue reading X is for phoeniX
Project 64: Raw Sienna
They're gone now, but I think I know who is to blame. Those deafening 17-year cicadas came, conquered and left. But not without leaving a little reminder of themselves...both in and on the ground. I don't know for sure if they are the leaf-eating culprits, but they're not here anymore, so they're as good a … Continue reading Project 64: Raw Sienna