I am often envious of those whose friendships have endured since childhood, even high school. My brother is a prime example, as his circle of buddies has remained intact through the years. From the relationships he began in little league and junior golf to junior high and even as a high school transfer his group … Continue reading Blood Circle – A Tribute to My Best Friends
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Day#8 of Wild and Exciting Little Things: Kids stuff
I love my niece. I love Monsters, Inc. I love Boo. My niece reminds me of Boo. This is what arrived in the mail, today. Her Boo birthday present. I love coming home to find a package waiting for me, even when it isn't for me. Actually, that's the best package. My niece makes me … Continue reading Day#8 of Wild and Exciting Little Things: Kids stuff
Birthdays, babies, and monsoon season
The gutters are again gushing with rain overflow. These recent downpours remind me of visiting my Auntie Blanche and Uncle Otis in Arizona as a child. It seems we always scheduled our vacation during their monsoon season. The storms were fast-moving and torrential. In between the onslaught of rain we would play miniature golf, soak in … Continue reading Birthdays, babies, and monsoon season
My little brother
Today is my little brother's 40th birthday, which means he's not so little anymore. But to me, he'll always be my little brother. Forty years ago, we were on my Uncle John's farm in Kingman, fishing at the creek. My parents were relaxing in lawn chairs, watching us kids fish and annoy one another. Uncle … Continue reading My little brother
Mermaid of the Plains 