High School

High School

Today is Hannah’s first day of high school.  Our little girl is growing up. Oh, how I wish I were driving two kids to OCSA instead of just one. How I wish Dragon were here to show his little sister around — which lunch line moves most quickly, what to...
Graph Paper

Graph Paper

We got through this terrible last week, the one year anniversary.  Thursday night was the hardest of all, because all those memories came rushing back.  Wednesday packing for camping, Thursday early morning start of our car trip, picnic lunch, arrive in...
For the Love of Macarons

For the Love of Macarons

Several years ago, Daniel and I went to Paris.  It was our first time, and predictably, I fell in love with the City of Lights.  I remember the first time I tried that famous French confection, the macaron. We had taken the train from Paris out to...
Howling at the Moon

Howling at the Moon

I’ve received a similar email from several friends this past year.  The email tells a terribly sad story and usually starts with: “My friend’s daughter/ husband/ mother just died in an accident/ in a car crash/ from cancer.  I want to be there for her, but I...
Different Now

Different Now

It’s nearing the end of July, drawing closer to August 14. I will never be able to think of August without trepidation again. I used to love camping.  Used to love being out in nature. I used to love Yosemite. I used to love trees.I used to have my...