Monthly Archives: February 2011

A Cayucos Lunch

Posted on February 24, 2011 by

Every time Wes and I come to visit Journeys End, we toodle off to the charming downtown Cayucos for our odd, but scrumptious lunch. First we go to Duckies, and order garlic fries. While those are cooking, we head over … Continue reading →

Posted in cayucos, food, Happiness, Journeys End | 5 Comments

four score and five

Posted on February 23, 2011 by

Last Thursday, we had a little surprise birthday bash for Gramps. We had a nice little group of people over, some seniors, some not seniors, and enjoyed a delicious brunch courtesy of my Mother. Wes and I got to play … Continue reading →

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Journeys End

Posted on February 23, 2011 by

Our wonderful, lovely beach house. Dad bought it back in 1998 and while I don’t have too many memories of the time, I do remember coming down here for a month to work on the place. According to my recollection, … Continue reading →

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what the heck.

Posted on February 19, 2011 by

I woke up this morning to a funny noise on the roof. So I got up and looked out the window and said, ‘What the heck.’Where am I anyways? Virginia or California? The whole place was dusted with…hail. All you … Continue reading →

Posted in Life as it Happens, Uncategorized, Year 3 | 2 Comments

I am here.

Posted on February 17, 2011 by

And it’s a balm to my soul. To be here with my family (and the dogs) and look at the green hills and blue sky (sometimes) and the puffy white clouds calms and thrills me at the same time. It’s … Continue reading →

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God Still Moves.

Posted on February 17, 2011 by

Back in 2007, Wesley was out on a quick weekend trip to California wooing me. Unfortunately, he didn’t get too far. Halfway through the trip, he sat down next to me at Barnes & Nobles and couldn’t get back up. … Continue reading →

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a poem

Posted on February 16, 2011 by

Dear US Air, You make me want to swear And act like a bear. Instead I will try to smile and shrug As if without a care.   When a gear you drop, A loud noise will go pop. And … Continue reading →

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I’m leaving on a jet plane.

Posted on February 15, 2011 by

I’m leaving bright, warm, sunny Virginia and headed to cold, rainy California…and I’m really excited. For several reasons. One, I love just getting on planes. Wesley’s strapped in beside me for a good seven hours and can’t go anywhere. I … Continue reading →

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a new experience

Posted on February 11, 2011 by

Before I was married, I’d been to thrift stores about six times in my life. Maybe seven. They just didn’t hold that much interest to me. I’m not a real good searcher.  I used to look for things in the refrigerator and … Continue reading →

Posted in Life as it Happens | 9 Comments

The Linda Award

Posted on February 8, 2011 by

Today, I received the Linda Award [read, I gave myself the Linda Award]. The Linda Award is inspired by said person who is known to attach camping trailers to vehicles, take over their kid’s lawn routes at a moment’s notice, … Continue reading →

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