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A BLOODY MESS

Whew, boy I managed to go a whole month without blogging! That’s a first for me in 2 years & I’m trying not to feel too bad about it. I have another writing project in the works and it’s been hard to switch gears when I have some dedicated time to write. But I’m hereContinue reading “A BLOODY MESS”

A MOVEABLE FEAST

As Christmas day approaches I feel increasingly grateful. The latter part of 2016 has been tough. Things haven’t gone as planned & my expectations of people, places, & things have been skewed & off the mark to say the least. I feel all that still, but I also am having moments of real contentment. AlmostContinue reading “A MOVEABLE FEAST”

SANDY HIGHS & LOWS

Do you notice how sand has a way of getting into everything? I am irritated & pleased with it, leftover sand in my shoes weeks after a beach trip makes me smile. It also scratches floors, is hard to get rid of, & makes my son rub his eyes in frustration. I took H campingContinue reading “SANDY HIGHS & LOWS”

THAT FIRST RIGHT THING

Anyone familiar with AA slogans? There’s a ton of them, they’re brought up in meetings as being annoying but simple staples in recovery. This past while I’ve been hearing the same one over and over, “Do the next right thing.” The slogan, “First things first,” could be applied as well. This is super relevant toContinue reading “THAT FIRST RIGHT THING”

AN EXIT & A FAIR

H and I went to the fair last week. I have such great childhood memories of the fair, being terrified in a good way on the zipper, going upside down on the gravitron (this may or may not be true, it’s a bit hazy.), the food, and the feeling I got walking around at nightContinue reading “AN EXIT & A FAIR”

A PINK & GERMY CLOUD

H & I are flying solo (solo plus one?) for the next couple days, the parentals headed to Cannon Beach yesterday. We will meet them there this week to C A M P, as in an actual tent. I personally love camping, the last trip I went on was years ago was in Humbolt area. Continue reading “A PINK & GERMY CLOUD”