Monthly Archives: December 2008

I’m describing Syracuse. Home of our grandson. He greeted us with hugs and kisses. We spent almost 2 hours visiting and I’m really looking forward to spending the next 2 days with him. And getting to know his aunt (who … Continue reading →

Today I submitted a short story to the Austin Chronicle’s 2008 Short Story Contest. ‘nough said.

Sometimes I wonder how are actions and decisions are interpreted by our children. Sometimes I’m surprised by how they read things. In most cases, only time will tell. Here are some decisions/activities that have gone down this week:Monday – worked … Continue reading →

Tonight we enjoyed our time together by sharing the IKEA experience (a new experience for our youngest – and quite an adventure. He loved the cart with 360-degree wheel rotation), then dining at Steak n Shake (a new experience for … Continue reading →

I no longer question that God is the ultimate conductor, ensuring each part is played in its own good time, with the proper tempo and crescendo, etc. Last year I enjoyed my first ever Bible study (Beth Moore’s Believing God). … Continue reading →

We thoroughly enjoyed T’s band concert, and especially his solo.And…to make the evening extra special, the sleet has turned to snow. It’s beginning to look (and sound) a lot like Christmas! Blessings,

When I was young, dumb and 18 (redundant?) I spent almost a year traveling with the circus (The Circus – Ringling Brothers & Barnum & Bailey). I was in Austin, newly employed at the local Arena as an usher, when … Continue reading →

I can’t believe it’s been 3 weeks already! Although the Infant Guppy Mortality rate was high, we’re proud of our one surviving fry. He (or she – it’s too soon to tell) is a chip off one of the old … Continue reading →

It’s been 3 weeks since the big day. The sole survivor of the last brood (litter?) of guppettes was released into the general population this morning. He seems to be doing fine. Mama Guppy appears ready to pop with another … Continue reading →