We took our children on a surprise trip to Barcelona. We packed their bags and left them by their beds with a note that said "Put on a collared shirt. An adventure awaits you. Stay tuned for instructions." The boys knew right away this surprise entailed a plane since they … [Read more...] about Barcelona Sangria – 5:00 Fridays TM
Dirt and Noise
Run Off the Road
I write this hurriedly, in a frenzy really. My fingers are clacking at the keyboard with an intensity that mimics my heart racing. I feel my heart bursting, my eyes welling, and a lump the size of an apricot in my throat. I'm writing with no regard for grammar, … [Read more...] about Run Off the Road
About to Reveal Our Secret Destination – Wordless Wednesday
Bird is 10
Bird is 10 years old today. 10. We've entered the double digit zone. I'm bracing myself. I see wine and DSW in my future. I also see a hazy future and an equally hazy past. Where have 10 years gone? What has shaped this child of mine during these years? I don't want to … [Read more...] about Bird is 10
The Power of Words, Proven by MLK – Wordless Wednesday
Back to School Memory Making
We started our morning with the requisite photo on the front stoop. Fresh haircuts, clean lunch boxes, goofy grins. The looks on the boys' faces show signs of eagerness, anticipation, and pent up squeals as they await the delight in seeing their friends. They show no signs of … [Read more...] about Back to School Memory Making
