Category Archives: Family
A Tattoo to Honor Me
After my brother passed away my nephew honored him with a tattoo depicting portions of the life we had lost. My nephew did a beautiful thing, but I’m warped enough to have a bit of selfish concern. A Tattoo to … Continue reading
Giving Thanks
I’m thankful I have a wonderful and thoughtful daughter. To live well in money, is to live well in life. To live well in heart, is to live well in heaven. – Ava Menchu Of course she probably won’t appreciate … Continue reading
Chili in Acorn Squash bowl, delicious!
Chili in Acorn Squash bowl, delicious! Originally uploaded by vibrantjourney One of my favorite meals each fall is chili served in an acorn squash bowl. Not much better than this.
Last Words of The Doctor
“Go to your room! I mean it. I am very, very angry with you. I’m very, very cross. Go… To… Your… Room!” These were almost the last words for The Doctor and his cohorts as he notes next, “I’m really … Continue reading
Upholstery Projects
My very busy other half has been taking an upholstery class through Community Education at Portland Community College to renew some of our furniture. Below are pictures of two recent accomplishments. The green chair was a garage sale find, you’ll … Continue reading
Out for a Walk
This poem was inspired by memories of my brother who passed away this weekend and by his song Out for a Walk. (I did borrow one memory from another brother.) Out for a Walk My brother is out for a walk … Continue reading
Guitar Noise
Some “guitar noise” posted from my brother’s music so that all can remember. You can find his originals at his site or the iTunes podcast site. Visit the sites above for his thoughts on each but listen below if you … Continue reading
Art Literacy Rhapsody
Jennifer Bartlett‘s Rhapsody inspires these small art panels crafted at home by dad and daughter. The kids at school will be crafting pieces for a large installation as part of art literacy. We get to play and work on the … Continue reading
Spelling Word Stories
I like to combine my daughter’s spelling words into instant stories as I quiz her. It is made more fun, since the words must be used in the order listed in her book. Does this help with her spelling? I’m … Continue reading
Chinese Dragon Puppets
A fun evening crafting Chinese dragon puppets. All the students at the school will be making them soon, so we played to build samples and figure out ideas for materials needed. Three souls expressed in our creative clan of dragons.
