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Category: beauty
Has anyone seen the bridge?
After vacillating for days, I made the decision Sunday morning to spend my afternoon catching some bonus paddle boarding time. My early obligation of the day went surprisingly smoothly and I just couldn't resist the opportunity to get on the water for one more time this season. I arrived at the Kayak Shack in Saratoga … Continue reading Has anyone seen the bridge?
Tree hugging
I was bold this evening. For a few minutes, at least. I went for a run, a short one, and sported only a skort and a modest running bra. This is not my usual attire, especially not during daylight hours, and I vacillated in a somewhat schizophrenic fashion between thinking I was fit and believing … Continue reading Tree hugging
10 things I will miss about our island vacation house
The view, complete with hummingbirds, of the private deck from my bed. The stained glass window hanging in the floor to ceiling window in the living room. An enormous fish sculpture suspended from the ceiling beams. The perfect outdoor light fixture! Melodic notes from the biggest wind chimes I've ever seen. A sink side compost … Continue reading 10 things I will miss about our island vacation house
Friendship Garden
There was a time when I felt overwhelmed by the needs of my children. The attention they demanded caused me to abandon my interest in taking care of any other living things, specifically my plants. I believe I have one houseplant which survived those toddler years. It is a shadow of its former self, but … Continue reading Friendship Garden
Summer solstice
It isn't often that I have a day when nothing displeases me. When such a day as this occurs on the absolutely longest day of the year, it makes for an incredibly satisfying day. That is precisely what I had yesterday. The day began with flowers as I cut a bouquet of the beautiful roses … Continue reading Summer solstice
Happy trails
At one point Sunday afternoon, as Chrissy and I ran over snow and sand and through mud and ice, I had to laugh at how lucky it is that we both find the challenge of trail running to be fun. Yes, fun. It's like being a kid again, running through the woods to either get … Continue reading Happy trails