letters from the wilderness
my second son’s new home While the title of this blog may be “2 dogs and a house, “ there are 5 children hanging around here somewhere. I’ve been told by child numero four that I must include my spawn. Her words. This is my attempt. Last week, we drove 6 hours to bring our... Continue Reading →
I like wallpaper. I do. Though my preference is for Arts and Crafts style wallpaper applied with restraint. Just like color. Both should not be treated as background. My first words when entering our new Virginia home? “That wallpaper has to go.” My husband and realtor laughed. Exhibit A: the front hall If the wallpaper... Continue Reading →
Black Water Creek Trail Today was my long run. I have 5 weeks to go until my first half marathon in about 6 years. This is actually my first trail half marathon ever. Running isn't easy. It's hard on the body. It requires discipline, dedication, flexibility, planning. It's best to see running as a journey,... Continue Reading →
Stop all the clocks, cut off the telephone,Prevent the dog from barking with a juicy bone,Silence the pianos and with muffled drumBring out the coffin, let the mourners come. Let aeroplanes circle moaning overheadScribbling on the sky the message ‘He is Dead’.Put crepe bows round the white necks of the public doves,Let the traffic policemen... Continue Reading →
As the first post on a new blog for me (my previous blog was called A Life in Balance), I'll pick a spot to start. The day my son died is the day my life, and my family's life changed completely. March 5th will always be the day when we all lost our innocence, our... Continue Reading →
2 dogs and a house 