Once in awhile V will see a movie with a friend. I’m pretty sure this is what happens: One of them mentions a movie he’d like to see. The other guy says “let’s go see it.” And they go. End of story. V will also go to movies alone. Although mostly we go together. The minute […]
a thing of beauty is a joy forever
The other day I was at Jane’s house and it’s never looked more gorgeous. Who needs Martha Stewart? Jane has a magic touch and everything around her is blooming and beautiful. Roses are everywhere inside and out. I can’t grow anything. I’m […]
…and a happy first day of summer!
Though most communication these days is electronic, nothing beats getting a card in the mail, to let you know someone took the time to think about you. My sister always sends cards to my family on special occasions. And in our mail today—right on time, of course—-is a Father’s Day card for V. I doubt her husband […]
Finding your passion
I mean the OTHER kind of passion—for some THING, not for some ONE. The kind so many young adults seem to be looking really hard for. As if one day they’ll be struck over the head and realize this is what they were meant to do with their lives. Sometimes I think our culture has really […]
beach buddies
I’m so lucky to live in such a beautiful place. No matter what’s going on in my life, walking by the beach makes me feel better. I try to get there every day. I don’t always get there. Sometimes I’m busy— or just lazy. Since Carmel is Dogpatch USA, Daniel wants me to get a dog. He […]
Happens Every Day
Unfortunately– and sadly—it does. What Happens Every Day is divorce, in particular the unraveling marriage and divorce of Isabel Gillies, who wrote this book I just read. The cover calls it “an all too true story.” It’s the flip side to the fairy tale, a fact of life for half of us. When there are children involved, how […]
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