We don't really have any fancy plans for Valentine's Day--no heart garlands or red roses or boxes of candy. Usually we give each other smaller, heart-felt cards or gifts and avoid…
MEMENTOS
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Three years ago we planned a routine camping trip to Big Basin Redwoods State Park. We camped almost every weekend in those days--a combination of needing to escape our hectic city…
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we made up for lost time this year and saw a lot of concerts. Some were old favorites, but others were bands we newly discovered (thanks, Spotify) and some were bands…
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2012 was a really good year and I can't help but wonder if it was in part because I resolved to 'enjoy the year.' It's still a work in progress for…
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It has been a nice and quiet Christmas at home. My family arrives late tonight so we are celebrating all the official Christmas hoopla -- presents, etc. -- tomorrow. That way,…
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At some point, the place where you once shared so much laughter and tears and dreams and many many (too many) meals no longer feels like yours any more. It becomes…
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A few souvenirs from our trip to san francisco, including Tintype portraits, $150 per couple, PhotoboothSF / Painted Lady Ornament, $8, Chinatown / Assorted Pig Stamps, $2-5, Mai Do Stationery /…
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On this day, two years ago, a Texas-sized storm blew in. Lightning. Wind. Thunder. The whole nine yards. It didn't seem like it would let up. All our our hanging paper…
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The truth is, the sadness never disappears. Over time, it just became a part of me and my new life. Everything before this day six years ago belonged to another time…