My family

The characters in my scribbles.

Syra Divine

wife, mother, Nana, manager of my home, part-time math teacher

I’ve been blogging about my family for twenty-one years. It’s a joy to share my life with my friends, and writing keeps my life in perspective. My latest extracurricular are cello and Pilates.

Mike

Computer Hardware Architect

We’ve been happily married for over twenty-five years!

Esther, John Ben, Michael (Misha), and New Baby

first daughter and first son-in-law, graduate students and first grandchild

Esther married the love of her life in June 2023. Michael (Misha) was born in 2024. New Baby is due in 2026. Esther has a master’s in philosophy.

Misha
New Baby

Sophia

second daughter

Sophia lives with us and attends art school. Her cat’s name is Taxfraud.

Basil

First Son

Basil works this summer at the Antiochian Village in Pennsylvania.

Jonah

Second Son

Jonah is a high schooler. He loves riding his one-wheel and his hoverboard. He has his license and a job.

Xenia

Third Daughter

Xenia is in high school. Her name is pronounced with ks like the x in fox. She takes piano and gymnastics.

Justin

Third son

Justin is eleven years old. He likes to play computer games with his brothers. His favorite author is Jules Verne.

Coryn

Mother in Love

We love having Coryn live with us! She has a great sense of humor. I’ve always wanted to be like her when I grow up.

Nanama (Diana) 1944-2019

Mom and Grandma

We miss you every day.

Watch her memorial video.

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