tips for the season
When the temperatures dropthe rain fallsand the days bend dark –bring the light.
still scrumping
The neighbors trimmed their crabapple treeand now I have to jump to scrump.
sliding down maximum slope
Our sun now sets at a respectable time but sadly not for long.
Backyard Beauty
Color, shape, and size are organized to stunning effect in dahlias.
along the way
September rain and falling leaves are a familiar sort of comfort.
living in a changing climate
Over the weekend we got more rain than we had in all of August! August is usually one of our rainiest months (and my least favorite), but Anchorage only got .04″ rain in August. It was a record-smashing, hot, dry summer here. (<<check that link out for some crazy weather stats) I remember back to …
Drink to that!
This weekend marked 7 years (minus 1) living in this far north state.
never mind the sense making
Rummaging through my word bin it comes clearwhat I mean to say is Thanks.
I Miss You When I Blink – Mary Laura Philpott
The picture you get at the end of a connect-the-dot activity really depends on which dots you decide to use. So try things and go through phases. Put down a lot of dots. Later you can look back and pick any of those dots to create a picture of how you became who you are. …
celebrating a five year old friendship
We’ve walked through the mud together and therefind the courage to keep on.
Rapids Yurt in August
Last Sunday we took a fabulous break from our routines. In the morning David and I ran one of my favorite Anchorage annual runs – Owen’s Milk Money 5k. And then we got the boys and dog and drove up to Eagle River Nature Center where we hiked <2 miles out to the Rapids Yurt. …
August without Rain
Smoke in the eveninga grainy grey filter thick and heavygloom.
Airbnb Alaska
Last night’s guests left us their cans of spray to keep the bugs and bears away
thinking about anchors some more
Tonight I happened upon my old sunset spotand it was showtime!
celebrating Dog Day
This yellow dog is a bundle of goodness and love for this family. See Also:National Dog Day Ginger in Alaskaand……many more
thinking about anchors
Standing on a rock in the riverwhere the water runs fast and strong.
familiar faces
How lovely to see the mountains again after days of smoked out views.
Scrumping Season
Branches are heavy with apples this year and we have tasted a few.
conversations in a changing climate
I said, there are mountains out there and she said, I’ll have to take your word.
over and through
Praise for the gorgeous rhythms that persist when chaos is all around.
links on a chain
I have played so many different parts on the first day of schooland still.
mixing the metaphors in prayer
When the fire burns and smoke takes out the view please can I have bananas?