Archive for August 2012
a summer, bookended by heavy hearts
Hi blog. I can only touch down for a second to report I’ve suffered another loss today (this time, of a family member) and I’m floating in a surreal, seamless place. Slapped by grief right after Memorial Day, and again just before Labor Day. I think there should be a rule against multiple losses in…
Read Moredriving in cars with boy
Two recent moments in the car with the Boyf. While on the way to Los Angeles (to, I believe, the recent Ringo Starr and His All-Star concert that we attended): I related to Lamar that I had fallen asleep while watching 1974 version of The Great Gatsby, which starred (among others) Mia Farrow, Robert Redford,…
Read Moremodern love
“Rail Fence-ish” quilt, completed March 2012 This quilt sprung from a quilt square challenge issued by my group, the Ventura Modern Quilt Guild — create a square that is a modern twist on a traditional pattern. I bless the day the Guild came into my life. It’s everything I want — community, inspiration, accountability, passion,…
Read Morea worthy cause
My niece, Sarah Blout, is making a new documentary. I just am popping with pride over her. If you want to donate to a worthy cause, make it this one. Here is her description. Her mom (described below) is my sister, who liked power suits and panty hose about as much as I ever did.…
Read Morei am aware of the irony
of watching The Social Network while surfing Facebook. “Irony”? I’m sorry, I meant “pathetic-ness”, especially since I’m watching this damn movie 2 years too late. Anyhoo, back to it. These cookies aren’t going to eat themselves.
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