Monthly Archives: September 2011

Something wonderful about cooking with Mary Kathryn. She jumped on the idea of making scallops tonight when we were shopping for groceries, and then as we started making them, her innovative nature came rushing out. She jumped on different ideas … Continue reading →

The surprise I felt tonight at the sight of the first crescent of the latest moon cycle was a little greater than I would have thought. Something about these fingernail moons makes me wistful and also ponderous of the new … Continue reading →

  I got to see the High Country color today, as October is about to begin. I was driving James crazy with the “stop” and “slow down” as we were traveling from Johnson City to the Triangle and driving through … Continue reading →

Had a good 36 hours in Cleveland seeing partners from VA, NC and TN, and makes me look forward to the coming months. I am in need of the return of my NAHU season to see my friends at Cap … Continue reading →

The gray and rain is beginning to affect my mood and disposition. We need the rain, and want the rain, but it seems that the entire month of September has been gray but with moderate temperatures. I know, come February, … Continue reading →

Sometimes a shot seems to tell its own story. For me, this night, this place was one of being in a old space, with good food and a couple friends — one new and the other newer. But a good … Continue reading →

Why do we do this to ourselves? We know our weaknesses and our bad news, and yet we hide it with such gusto that we often make ourselves weaker through the experience. While I am certainly not advocating that there … Continue reading →

Lately, the challenges of life have been overwhelming some of the people that mean the most to me. A pending battle for one over the unknown challenge ahead with cancer, another mourning the loss of her spouse and her best … Continue reading →

On my Thursday night run (taekwando to tutoring to taekwando to tutoring), I feel like all the time I get with the kids is in a small box that has four wheels and moves us from place to place. That, … Continue reading →

I woke up and it was dark outside. I rolled over to find the phone so I could figure out the time… and discovered it was 6:20 am. It looked like it was probably 4:00 am. The earth’s orbit and … Continue reading →