It is not uncommon for those lucky enough to be born in December to celebrate a half-birthday in lieu of the actual birthday itself. My practice of secretly observing my half-birthday began after Tom’s death. With his birthday falling a few days shy … [Continue reading]
CAT

I may have been delirious. Perhaps it was just because it was in the shade. Whatever the reason, this CAT caught my attention mid-run. … [Continue reading]
Golden Gate

There is something about the Golden Gate Bridge. I always see it in a new light, no matter how often I've seen it before. And every time, it seems, my breath is taken away. … [Continue reading]
Just add water…and rub it in

My dear friend, Mark sent me this photo today from his boat on Donner Lake in Tahoe. I think he was trying to point out that HE was now on vacation – INSTEAD of me. He’s good about that. Like a brother that likes to rub it in. Do you see the fishing … [Continue reading]
HIPY PAPY BTHUTHDTH THUTHDA BTHUTHDY

Translation: A Very Happy Birthday with love from Pooh. It’s hard to believe that it has been a full 3 years since I bid my husband farewell and toss him out to sea. That was on his would-be 50th Birthday so, today, he would have been 53 years old. … [Continue reading]
