Apparently, I have beach requirements now. If I have to carry my own refreshments, I will not be refreshed. Come find out how I accidentally became a "beach resort person."
The View From Here
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The Wisdom of Shade
I didn't become a gatherer on purpose. But somewhere between the parking lot and mile two, it found me. Best thing that ever snuck up on me.
What I’m Celebrating Today
Photo by RDNE Stock project on Pexels.com I'll be honest. This Fourth of July has been harder for me than most. It's difficult for me to celebrate when so much about our country feels angry, divided, and fragile. But maybe Independence Day isn't a celebration that we've arrived. Maybe it's a celebration that 250 years … Continue reading What I’m Celebrating Today
MAY FLIES IN JUNE — THAT IS A HARD NO
They hide in the grass. They hide in the trees. They hide on the boathouse. Basically, if a thing exists, there is probably a fly sitting on it. Then the moment you find the perfect place to squat... HERE THEY COME. Like somebody blew a whistle.
I Miss That Woman
One of the great lies of modern technology is that we can no longer get lost. We have GPS. We have smartphones. We have little blue dots. And yet, over five days at Universal Studios, I was lost so often I suspected my blue dot was just making things up.
Third Act With Pattie 