I’ve been thinking about how often I am alone. I’ve immersed myself in the days of diaper changes and clinging toddlers as I finished Syra’s Scribbles VI and started reworking Syra’s Scribbles II. Back in the day, I wanted nothing more than the chance to go to the bathroom alone, and a solo trip toContinue reading “Alone”
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First ER Visit
“God loves a trinity,” Russian proverb It was a beautiful weekend in April. The trees all had their leaves, which made our backyard into a lush paradise. This close to the Rio Grande, we hardly know we live in a desert. The flowers of spring had fallen off the trees, and despite the late snowstorm,Continue reading “First ER Visit”
Lenten Services
It’s been interesting reading my newest manuscript and comparing how much life has changed and how much more it has stayed the same in the last ten years. I read a couple of stories from my Syra’s Scribbles manuscripts about the beginning of Lent and attending the Cannon of St. Andrew. There were years ofContinue reading “Lenten Services”
2022 Christmas Letter
Dear friends and family, Merry Christmas! Mike remains committed to working from home from Illumina. He hasn’t traveled for work since 2020 but there is talk of his flying out there sometime next year. He is on the school board for the kids’ school. His big project for this year is adding light switches throughoutContinue reading “2022 Christmas Letter”
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