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Christmas stalking
A Christmas post has been on my mind, ever since we returned from a week-plus in Seattle, visiting family and friends, staying in my brother’s cool house. Richard and Manny live beside the light rail station, from whence you can whoosh toward downtown, where interesting sights abound. Since we came home, though, I haven’t had … Continue reading
Posted in adorable family units, family, friends, holiday mood, life, thankfulness
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Richard Brautigan
I was always curious about him, this writer with whom Dad shared many adventures, most involving trout. Continue reading
Posted in family, history, writing
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vaycay sun
Dad’s family celebrated family with Uncle Jim on Saturday. Jim raises cows. He serves huge burgers from his grill. The pastures round about look agedly pretty. I guess the same could be said for some of us who took in the view. Jim used to have a famous neighbor: the celebrated author of One Flew … Continue reading
Posted in family, history, life
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an unintended vehicle
Saturday morning I drove over Willamette Pass in my birthday present. So, it was a rental. I used birthday money to rent it. The Enterprise car guy didn’t have my one-up-from-compact size in stock and gave me a free upgrade. At 8:00 we headed south. My music played, and Kimi in the back seat said … Continue reading
Posted in family, friends, outdoors, wonder
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nano silver, away!
I feel as though I haven’t rested in a month. This is because my son, James, developed a severe form of mononucleosis, and moms are just not wired to relax when their kids fall ill. James is looking at his 21st birthday soon; he’s therefore at a prime age to catch mono and have a … Continue reading
weavings and shinings
Here is where I land: happy when my mind is free, when I hear the old, old stories gritty. Pedestrian, if you will. When I see harsh sun reflect off the Sea, taste dust, and move weary feet. Finally, resting on a cushion in the home of old friends, straining to hear his words to … Continue reading
the work of play
“You doing all right?” I asked Mom. She sat in the pew beside me at the downtown Presbyterian church. The ceiling peaked miles, it seemed, above our heads. “Oh, I’m calm,” she said. “I’ve helped him practice so often, I know this will be wonderful.” She indeed looked composed, while I sat like a loaded … Continue reading
Posted in family, life, theater, wonder
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it works, if you’re careful. trust me.
“That’s the Hollywood version,” Dad said. We sat in the dentist’s waiting room. Actually, it was an endodontist’s waiting room. The three of us were at ease, Mom and Dad having nearly made it through a week filled with medical appointments while maintaining their senses of humor and grace. Mom made sure the receptionist understood … Continue reading
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fiddling fun
I don’t mean to drag this on, but here’s a reminder you could win a book (autographed, even): Just comment or email me tonight, and you’ll be in a drawing. I decided, since my first commenter last post guessed who tomorrow’s guest blogger will be, that I’ll pick a random winner. There are two with … Continue reading
Posted in family, random stuff
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micro redo
The story below was published online about a year ago at Camroc Press Review . This week I told some relatives I would show it to them. Although it’s fiction, I based the characters on extended family members and on the last day I saw my Aunt Nancy. Bear in mind this is fiction; I … Continue reading
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