It finally rained last night. All of the star-obscuring clouds we cursed in the dark became the first rain we have had in a while. The world outside is refreshed. It smells wonderful and Izzy and I heard birds singing on our morning trot about town as if it were spring. Last night we looked … More Party lights on the prairie
Three years ago I wrestled with how to exit a Texas frying pan and avoid the bonfire beneath. I wanted to run to the mountains, hide, become a ski bunny, and ski, ski, ski, ski, ski. Being an adult, I also wanted to honor the people whom I love and find a way forward after … More A great place for a do-over
You’ve read about the wildfires in Kansas and Oklahoma which left scorches upon the earth so vast they are visible from space. Last night, the fires drew closer to home and smoke filled the Hobbit House. My eyes filled with smoke then tears. I was one of the lucky ones. One cycle around the sun is … More When all is lost
