December 5, 2022 My dream the night before Sophia and I left for Nashville, Tennessee was telling. I dreamed I held Jonah as a toddler. He had the same outfit and haircut as in the picture on the cover of my latest book Syra’s Scribbles IV which is how I recognized him. I said, “Who’sContinue reading “Trip to Nashville”
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It’s Up!
My newest book Syra’s Scribbles IV: 2010-2011 is on Amazon! That’s the year that Xenia was born. She’s been waiting for eleven years to read her birth story. This is by far my best writing in book form. I’m excited to share it with everyone. Both my blog and my books are ways to shareContinue reading “It’s Up!”
Feelings
What I think about at two in the morning… Sometimes I feel like a disappointment to my children. Last week we were playing a game in which I pulled a conversation card out of the box during dinner which asked what quality of other families makes you jealous. Justin said, “They have other people.” HeContinue reading “Feelings”
Esther’s Adoration
The third installment of my awkward summer moment series. Before Esther came home for the summer, she told us that she wanted to become Catholic. This year she will be a college senior getting her philosophy degree from a catholic university. With Catholicism being a huge influence in her life, I suppose her decision isn’tContinue reading “Esther’s Adoration”
Summer Concert
There were three times last summer I felt awkward in a social setting. The first and worst was getting kicked out of the senior center which I already told you about. Then there was the awkward “amen” at the summer concert. It’s a good thing that people are generally forgiving. One of the highlights ofContinue reading “Summer Concert”
Senior Center
This summer I’ve felt out of place numerous times. The worst happened just a few weeks ago when I was kicked out of the senior center despite having permission to come from last year and feeling like I belonged there. My embroidery teacher only teaches at senior centers. One of the two centers I calledContinue reading “Senior Center”
Basil’s Summer
Basil insisted on driving the first hour out of Fort Worth on our South Padre Island vacation. He has a strong sense of ownership over my minivan. He said he was there to make sure we kept it clean, no snacking. I sat in the passenger seat because being an adult gives me front seatContinue reading “Basil’s Summer”
Beach Vacation
I’m lonely coming off our family vacation. Mike is working. Esther is back to studying and going off to adoration at the catholic church every day. She misses her college friends and the camaraderie that comes with being surrounded by deep thinkers. Sophia spent this week lying on her makeshift bed in the playroom watchingContinue reading “Beach Vacation”
Summer Hobbies
I’m taking advantage of my summer off of teaching school to be artistic and learn new things. Boxing class. 2. Pysanka Eggs 3. Flute: I can play one note (b) 4. Photography: My favorite pictures are of the building in which I take boxing lessons and of a bee and poppy in Eugene, Oregon. 5.Continue reading “Summer Hobbies”
25th Anniversary Trip Poem
Standing at the edge of the Atlantic, waves roll in ever nearer our feet. A fearsome roar of crashing water. The salty wind teases the hair blown loose from my scarf. There was an afternoon of wonderous splashing, Laughing with the delight of a child tickled by the gentle ocean swells. We spent every momentContinue reading “25th Anniversary Trip Poem”
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