Autumn in Tucson is a time of wonder: perfect days to play hooky and warm oneself in Sabina Canyon, preparation for late and winter gardens, evenings spent outdoors on patios, and preparation for the All Souls Procession – these all alter the angle of perception of the season in that unique way only Tucson can.
A Month of Travel, A Lifetime of Stories
This past month-long travel bout began with my trip to BlogHer in San José and ended with a 10 day solo drive (actually my 2-year-old Neapolitan Mastiff accompanied me on the drive) that differed significantly from my other travels during the past 10 years: when I traveled by myself, unlike this trip where I was in the company of […]
Along the Way Were Images of Rainboots and Love
I have to tell you that I have fallen in love with the place my step-daughter lives… and some of the material items with which she has almost accidentally decorated her home. Above you see the loveliness that may be found on her front porch. Sometimes materialism gets a bad rap. Material items reflect our […]
I Am Here – #BlogHer14
I have arrived! Well, sort of. I am here at the 10th annual BlogHer Conference. And I think I am connected. Wired. Tuned in and ready for most things. There are important people here who know me. Grace Hwang Lynch said, “Hi Nancy!” I couldn’t remember her name I was so floored that she knew my name. […]
A Good Busy: #BlogHer14 & Niagara Falls Prep
There are still at least a hundred items on my BlogHer prep list of which I will get to about 15 of them. But that is okay because all I really need to do is get to my flight to the Bay Area and everything else will take care of itself.
Mothers and Soul-Eating Child Abuse
Warning: triggers, child abuse, child rape, incest This morning, Thursday, July 16, 2014, I was doing my favorite morning thing: not talking and just sipping coffee and perusing news and posts from friends. I was quietly slipping into daily life and the busy day ahead that included posting one of the pre-conference posts post I […]