This year is no different than any year since 2004 when it comes to this - I am up again in the wee hours of V-Day, thinking about you, Jasmine, and how you'd be navigating this world with nearly 24 years under your belt. Grief ninjas come and go, but there's always the steady ache … Continue reading 13 years
Memoir
life as improv
Some people live a very scripted life. They go to school like you're "supposed" to, K-12, followed by four more years in college, work, get married, and so on. The script is written by various factors in society - you do this, you don't do that, and you get this reward and avoid that scary … Continue reading life as improv
forgiving our fathers
forgiving our fathers by dick lourie maybe in a dream: he's in your power you twist his arm but you're not sure it was he that stole your money you feel calmer and you decide to let him go free or he's the one (as in a dream of mine) I must pull from the … Continue reading forgiving our fathers
slogging through the blog
One of the coolest features of WordPress is the ease of importing entries from other online blogs. I've combined three blogs here, with just one outstanding - the one with Jasmine's story. I'll get that one in soon, maybe even later today. I'm going through the entries, deciding what can be deleted, what stays private … Continue reading slogging through the blog
Starting at the start
In the beginning.... Twas a dark and stormy night... It was the best of times, it was the worst of times... Call me Ishmael... If you really want to hear about it, the first thing you'll probably want to know... If you like to read in chronological order, you can access the waaaaay back beginning … Continue reading Starting at the start
like a hermit moving through a dark night of the soul
I'm not even sure where to begin. I suppose this isn't a big leap from my last post. I'm sitting here in front of the keyboard, a jumble of words trying to fight for the right to flow from my heart through my hands. Maybe I'll start with what I did today, and see where … Continue reading like a hermit moving through a dark night of the soul
Things I Want to Remember: Portland RnR Half Marathon 2013
Intense pleasure at the forecast for cool, cloudy, and possibly rainy weather. The truly awesome expo, and being there with the person who inspired me to start this beautiful madness. The Max, packed with other marathoners, and feeling pride in the way Trimet assisted racers. Our first approach to the waterfront, and being amongst the … Continue reading Things I Want to Remember: Portland RnR Half Marathon 2013
Things I Want to Remember: Cinco de Mayo 10K 2013
The surprise of nerves, worry about being last. I only had three safety pins, so one corner of my bib flapped in the breeze. The police officer at the almost halfway point who said, "You're doing great, keeping a good pace!" Looking back and realizing I was far from being last. The two women ahead … Continue reading Things I Want to Remember: Cinco de Mayo 10K 2013
Insidious
I've pledged to walk my first half marathon. I pledged it to myself because when I have attempted this kind of training in the past, I've quickly gotten sore - too sore to run, and I give up. I pledged it because I'm more likely to do this if it isn't incredibly painful. And I … Continue reading Insidious
Eulogy for Dad
I’d like to start by saying that I’ve never really been “Daddy’s Girl,” but I am every inch my father’s daughter. My dad and I have always shared a bond, been simpatico. He’s always “gotten” me, always understood, was willing to be under fire when other people felt that children should be seen and not … Continue reading Eulogy for Dad
by the sea, by the sea, by the beautiful sea 