homework

7th grade requires a lot more homework than 6th grade, but she's handling it all in stride.

window

we are falling back into our school routine nicely.

peachy

Getting a little help from my neighbors with the evening watering.

temple

frank lloyd wright was my age when he designed this building.

toes

First day of school means "me" time for mom.

summer

one of the best things about summer is standing over the sink, biting into a perfectly ripe peach, and letting the juice drip down my chin...arm...elbow.

farewell

My fabulous neighbor Naomi made a beautiful tart for her own farewell party. She's off to Cal in case you were wondering.

balance

the last few blocks, she walked barefoot.

home

 

Returning home after an evening meeting to a cheerful house full of family

west

We went to the book store in Estes Park yesterday. There was a woman standing at the register who mentioned she was visiting from St. Louis. Chris motioned to me and said to her, "We both used to live in St. Louis." The woman and I looked at each other and she said, "I know you...you look familiar." I said, "Tiffany...?" She said, "Yes...!" I said, "We were in the same birthing class...." and she said, "...eight years ago!" Our daughters were born 10 days apart and we even had a few play dates when they were babies.

Aubergine

Ratatouille for fifty requires a lot of eggplant.

stairs

I was at my favorite store today picking up a gift when one of the women who works there stopped me and said, "I love that skirt! You wear it very well." Shallow? Sure. But it made my day.

Treat

Sharing is lovely, but some nights call for a stealthily procured treat enjoyed alone.

porch

Tonight was the first time I realized that our evening porch-sitting days will eventually come to a seasonal end.

Play

Poker night at Alex & Paul's. I might be getting the hang of it.

lights

"Grace changes us and change is painful." ::Flannery O'Connor

try

i tried two new foods within a week - pork jowl (in austin) and octopus (in andersonville).

bridge

There is a lot to be said for a house right on the beach.