Solstice Layout

I am calling this Solstice layout because I came up with it on the fly on the evening of December 21st. I was exhausted and proud of myself and looking back on this year, which was tough but also good. For the last few years and likely the rest of my life, getting through December … Continue reading

Afternoon Shadows

This window faces north in the family room and one windy day, I started to notice the shadows that form in front of it around 1 pm. I took some pics while on vacation, and even though this is the best one, I could quite capture it fully. Unless otherwise noted, all written material and … Continue reading

Christmas Mourning

Today is the fourth anniversary of my aunt’s death. It was a horrible and traumatic experience, and hopefully my family has learned a lot about preparing for a loved one’s end of life. Every year is hard because the day after she died, another loved one has a birthday, then two days later another loved … Continue reading