Category Archives: Life as it Happens

humble pie.

Posted on December 7, 2011 by

To tell this story, I have to reach back into the archives and tell you more stories so you fully appreciate this current story. Strap in. From age zero to fourteen minus two weeks, I lived, with my family, in … Continue reading →

Posted in family, food, friends, Life as it Happens, Uncategorized | 7 Comments

monday’s list.

Posted on December 5, 2011 by

1. After flitting around the country-North Carolina, California, Mississippi-I finally remembered that I had a job. And that if I valued it, I might want to show it a bit more. And then I remembered that I had a life. … Continue reading →

Posted in friends, Happiness, Life as it Happens, Uncategorized | 13 Comments

I shall now unveil the masterpiece.

Posted on November 21, 2011 by

Remember that one day that I was feeling amazing? Because I was actually creating something with a sewing machine that I just felt was beautiful. And remember last week I was talking about making pillow shams? Well. I shall now … Continue reading →

Posted in Life as it Happens | 23 Comments

getting my craft on.

Posted on November 17, 2011 by

Yesterday, I spoke these words to my mother-in-law: ‘So, I’m kinda actually getting into the spirit of winter. And getting excited about all these projects that I can do’. Wherein she interrupted me saying, ‘hold on, wait just a minute…’ I was … Continue reading →

Posted in Life as it Happens, Year 4 | 17 Comments

simply marvelous

Posted on November 14, 2011 by

Today, I have the joy of spring in my heart. First of all, I woke to a text announcing the arrival of a little gem. And that’s always a great way to wake up. And then I stepped outside. And … Continue reading →

Posted in Happiness, Life as it Happens, Year 4 | 7 Comments

happy birthday

Posted on November 2, 2011 by

To my blog. We’ve spent one wonderful year together, and we’re celebrating in a rather wonderful place. (Check out the awesome reflection in the computer screen). I’ll have to admit, I am surprised at how much I enjoy blogging. Yes, … Continue reading →

Posted in cayucos, Life as it Happens, Our Story | 11 Comments

Did I or didn’t I?

Posted on October 31, 2011 by

Guess. Did we make it to California at our appointed time with no airplane problems? While your pondering, I’ll show you a nice picture. We took off in icy rain and flew and flew through cloud layer after cloud layer. … Continue reading →

Posted in cayucos, Life as it Happens, Travels | 8 Comments

oh what a beautiful morning…

Posted on October 10, 2011 by

For those who don’t live in this fine state (or perhaps I should say Commonwealth) we call Virginia, I hope your weather’s been just as glorious as ours. We have had such happy weather-weather that inspires you to go exploring … Continue reading →

Posted in friends, Life as it Happens, Year 4 | 8 Comments

farewells and salutations.

Posted on October 5, 2011 by

Goodbye summer clothes. I will miss your cheerfulness, your color, your fun prints, your weightlessness; the feeling that I can just throw you on, slip into my rainbows, occasionally remember to run a brush through my hair and feel ready … Continue reading →

Posted in Life as it Happens | 11 Comments

many things of great interest.

Posted on September 29, 2011 by

That’s a line from Cheaper by the Dozen. You should listen to the book. It’s great. So. First of all. I’m amazing. That sounds rather boastful. So maybe I’ll change it to I feel amazing. Here’s why. That thing I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in friends, Happiness, Life as it Happens | 12 Comments