Sad, excited, distracted
Ever have one of those days when trying to do anything productive is useless? Maybe you’re sad, or excited, or distracted. Today is one of those days. I am sad… Read more »
Tag: family
The new era
A new era just began for me. Today. This morning. I stepped outside to walk the dog this morning to be greeted by the sound of children heading off to… Read more »
Now I’ve gone and done it!
Or at least, my allergies have gone and done it. Up to now my allergies have just been annoying. They keep me from fully enjoying social gatherings, since I’m allergic… Read more »
August 20th is a good day
I have some very exciting news! Monday morning at 5:10 a.m. my husband and I received a phone call from my daughter. She was going to have her baby. We… Read more »
Walking the dog
Even in the middle of rewrites the dog has to be walked. Sometimes walking the dog can be very pleasant, with sunshine, fresh air, and chats with neighbors. Sometimes it… Read more »
Just family life
Let’s see… One daughter is starting college next month. One daughter just moved back home to save money for grad school. One daughter is preparing for her wedding. One daughter… Read more »
A name is a name is a name
My name is Veronica, but some people don’t seem to know that. You see, when I was a child I was given the nickname Vickie. Most people thought either that… Read more »
Drive-In mystery
About once a year, when weather permits and the movie choice is okay, we take the more than 30 mile drive down to our local drive-in theater. This year, since… Read more »
The Fourth in Seattle – 2012
Sure, you can sit at home and watch the fireworks on your television. But the experience will not be the same. So this year three of us–my husband, one of… Read more »
UW Graduation 2012
Congratulations to the 2012 graduating class of the University of Washington! I am very happy to say that one of my daughters is one of them. I attended two separate… Read more »