(True story, unfortunately.) It was a zippity-doo-da New England spring day….the kind you only dream about in the dead of winter. Birds sang, the sun shone, the azure sky was dotted with lazy cotton ball clouds. It was 2004, the first spring in our new home, and we reveled in each emerging perennial. The red…
Music to My Ears
Just got back home from a beautiful evening. A wonderful but emotional night. Those of you who have more than one child may relate to what I say next. As parents, we love our kids equally. And yet each of our children tugs at our heartstrings a little differently. Jacob’s my second born of four,…
Busted (Yeah Me)
The gas light was NOT on when I pulled into the driveway last night. But when I turn the ignition key this morning? It is. Go figure. “Impossible” I sputter, cursing evil fairies that siphon in the wee hours. Busted (Yeah Me) by allie taylor Today’s a very special day, no extra time for a fill-up. And…
Virtual Safari to South Africa
We have an unusual treat on Through Her Looking Glass today! We’re going on a Virtual Safari to South Africa with my friend Susan Meyers. Susan is a nature photographer extraordinaire who just happens to live in South Africa. Originally from St. John (U.S. Virgin Islands), I met her in high school after she moved stateside with…
Virtual Toboggan Ride
Hi friends, hope all is well in your neck of the woods, wherever that may be. Perhaps green shoots are coming to life, pushing up from the earth, trees are blooming. I hope so, and how nice for you! (I do mean that sincerely, I can’t wait for spring to arrive.) Here in New England,…
Snow angels in disguise
The following is a true story, happened to a close friend of mine. But first, do you believe in angels? Because I do. I don’t know as I’ve ever met one, and that’s just the thing. How would you know? Snow Angels in Disguise by allie taylor Several years ago she told me this story….
Pandemonium of Parrots
A Pandemonium of Parrots? An embarrassment of pandas? I’m a word person: fascinated by unusual appellations and semantics. Maybe you are too? Perhaps I take after my mom. She’s a word person, writer, and Scrabble aficionado. (Seriously, she could play the word aficionado. That, and land every X, Q and Z in the bag on a…
Funny Valentine
Oh my, but I giggled and giggled, laughed so hard the other night. Then I started coughing, thought I’d choke. I think I worried Jon. Funny Valentine by allie taylor We were just about to turn in for the night, and I was vainly attempting to read aloud from the confiscated valentine pile. They just…
Glimpse of Sunshine: Part 2
Thursday a week ago was such an amazing miracle-filled day all around. I had absolutely no idea when I woke up that morning what the day would hold. Guess we never know what a day holds. Glimpse of Sunshine: Part 2 by allie taylor Remember that Thursday? It was the day Hudson clearly said hello…
Can’t Buy This
Many moons ago, almost seventeen years now, a bouncing little baby arrived into the world, joined our family. We didn’t know pink or blue, but delighted to discover a baby boy in the delivery room. Can’t Buy This by allie taylor Fast forward several years. “We” are expecting again. (Nuthin’ “we” about it, folks.) My nervous…
