Very interesting and unusual things happen to me. (Think Murphy’s Law.) And I really think unusual things happen to everyone. It’s just that my unusual things seem to happen in spades whenever Jon’s away. (Think Near Death by Elephant.) And they often happen in threes. So last week Jon was away. He and Jonathan were…
Gift from the Sea
So tell me, mountains or beach? For me, it’s beach baby beach. All the way. Not any ‘ole beach. Deserted. A gull or two. Late afternoon, twilight. Jagged, rocky coastline. Salty breeze. Abandoned life guard chair. Lighthouse. Yeah that’s my kind of beach. I got a lotta lists going in my journal. (You too?) Disorganized, scrawled….
Unsung Heroes
The following is true. Once upon a time there was a little boy. Nearly ten years old, he lived way out in the country. There weren’t many organized activities or playdates, even friends in the neighborhood. He played Little League in town. Other than that and going to school, he was free to roam the woods with…
Quite Contrary Mary
I feel sorry for Mary. Don’t you? I mean, what’d she do to get labeled for all time? No fair, that’s what I say. No fair for Quite Contrary Mary. Mary Mary quite contrary, How does your garden grow? With silver bells and cockle shells and marigolds all in a row. Don’t know what Mary did,…
Twinkle Twinkle
(Hudson’s my youngest, 5 years old now. Hudson has Down syndrome.) Hudson’s adored music ever since he was a baby. I didn’t catch it at first. He was maybe 8 months old and we’d get in the car. I nearly always play music in the car. But every once in a while for one reason…
If Toilets Could Talk
I think we can all safely agree it’s a good thing toilets can’t talk. A very good thing. And this isn’t going where you think it is…. I live in a small New England city. And for such a small city, we have an amazingly large amount of sticky red tape to snip snip through to…
Almost Is A Beautiful Word
There are moments in life when everything changes. You know what I’m talking about. Someone hits the gas pedal instead of the brake. The “C” word: cancer. That fateful text or phone call with calamitous news you don’t want to hear. Our family almost had one of those life defining moments last week. Almost. Perilously…
Inhale Exhale
Chatted with a friend this morning. Busy friend, a single mom working two jobs. Asked her this question. “Do you have anything fun to look forward to this summer?” She laughed out loud. Said, “Funny you should ask, no.” I think I asked because I’m just coming down off a glorious day and a half…
Engaging Bagpipes
Feeling a little scattered today. Heading out in a couple hours for a few fun girlfriend days, not sure what to pack, the weather’s iffy. Or which story to write here. I was thinking of telling you about The Time I Played Piano for Mass. And that’s certainly a very interesting story. But since I’m actually headed…
Merci Beaucoup Thanks Muchas Gracias
Hello friends, this Merci Beaucoup Thanks Muchas Gracias post is for YOU! I realized just yesterday that May 6th marked the six month anniversary of the launch of Through Her Looking Glass. Somehow the date quietly got by me. And it occurred to me that you might be interested to hear how things are going behind the scenes….
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