Category Archives: thankfulness

the games begin

Posted on February 26, 2010 by Deanna

Life is funny. The quest for certain goals can make me think I’m going after gold. But really I’m learning to persevere, whatever the outcome. Continue reading →

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loss and gain

Posted on December 29, 2009 by Deanna

A week and a day ago I waited for my little dog to die. Brindy had lived a good life, a really swell batch of days spanning nearly 18 years. This day she suffered. My mom had told me (from … Continue reading →

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‘twer the hours before and after

Posted on November 27, 2009 by Deanna

Came the night and kitchen utensils clacking. No ghostly presence, no wampyres lurking, just a woman clad in a long, white-sleeved sleep shirt stirring vegetables and meat into a sweet potato stew. Morning brought the swift breaths of exercise, then … Continue reading →

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in all things

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Deanna

My mom’s okay after a health scare last weekend. A bad reaction to medicine met the caring oversight of medical personnel. She’s home now, and by turns she’s resting and preparing for our meal tomorrow. Thanksgiving week is a good … Continue reading →

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once again…

Posted on November 3, 2009 by Deanna

…he did it. Last year, the economy motivated his trick: His boss didn’t even recognize him. This time, a loan from a friend, inspired use of his brush cutter, and kudos to a Buffy episode made him trickier than ever: … Continue reading →

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sometimes an efficient meander

Posted on September 14, 2009 by Deanna

I remember walking to school in second grade, narrating my life in my head. I did that during those years. Every day a chapter in my story. Sometimes I even caught myself about to add “she said” after I spoke … Continue reading →

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carried away

Posted on August 3, 2009 by Deanna

Silence can mentor. The wilderness is loud with it. I’m working on another guest blog, wherein I’ll reveal ways blogging itself has helped me write. Last night, in bed early even for me after a day out and away, I … Continue reading →

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and no ‘poo

Posted on July 27, 2009 by Deanna

Oh, before I write something else, I want to wish my parents a happy 53rd anniversary. (!) Their big day took place in downtown Eugene, in a church with a dome, back when women wore hats and gloves and everyone … Continue reading →

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with his cellphone

Posted on April 13, 2009 by Deanna

Tim got pictures Saturday. Oil on the nose and feet. A pretty chain clasped round the neck with a towel, and many hugs. The back of her robe. The front. I don’t know much, but I know my daughter’s happy … Continue reading →

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chocolate was made for days like this

Posted on March 27, 2009 by Deanna

THWACK-THUMP! That’s the sound of a neighbor’s tree, big old maple that shaded your garden too much, but now never will again. Apparently it was hollow and had to be brought down at some point before a storm did it … Continue reading →

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