I recently visited my cousin. Texas evenings can be a beautiful respite from our hot days. As the sun sets, the temperature drops and a breeze blows. My cousin’s property is shaded by old trees and situated on the edge of a lake. This boathouse caught my eye. Though it may be weathered, the supporting … Continue reading
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Alien Abduction
A twelve hour road trip with a five-year-old boy is quite likely to give way to some laughable memories. My family’s recent drive from Austin, Texas to Branson, Missouri was no exception. At a friend’s suggestion, I purchased a pack of craft pipe cleaners. These bendy sticks amused our whole family. Titus fashioned alien costumes … Continue reading
I Lost a Friend
The swallow’s flight At dawn’s first light, The sweet perfume Of myrtle bloom, And cicada song, all hot day long, Seem at first glance Summer’s gleeful dance, A grandiose parade. It’s but a taunt and charade. As sun fell low And sky blushed rose, In fading light I lost a friend tonight. Continue reading
Traveling with Children
My family and I drove from Austin, Texas to Branson, Missouri. It was about a twelve hour drive each way. Before going, I asked my Facebook friends for suggestions for car ride activities. I have such great friends. They did not fail me. In case you’re traveling soon with small children, here are a few … Continue reading
A Day for the Books
Genevieve has been a latecomer to the talking party. She babbles away happily in baby language. If we catch her just right, she’ll sign a few words such as “more” and “all done” for us in baby sign language. On a really great day, she’ll mimic words like “Up Up Up” as I lift her … Continue reading
May the Fourth
May the fourth be with you. Titus was given $20 last year for his birthday. Over the year he’s earned a little more doing this, that and the other. Yesterday, Kenny took him to the Austin Lego store to use his hard-earned, long-saved money to buy some new Lego kits. He’s been particularly interested … Continue reading
