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.



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.

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