high

after a busy weekend, i have to play catch-up this evening.

nightfall

800 children. with fire. and music. and cookies.  and not too many tears.

nightfall

"sit.  feast on your life." ::derek wolcott

nightfall

"...the wind it was a howlin'...."

nightfall

holly was right - putting cardamom pods in earl grey tea is delicious.

nightfall

another muffled walk in the evening fog.

nightfall

cancelled hair appointment; impromptu play date; dinner at phil's.

nightfall

the fog settled in early tonight, making it feel even cozier inside.

nightfall

i am more than ready to put 2011 to bed.

plaid

nope. there is no shortage of plaid in my life.

plaid

the indiana dunes will always be a very special place to me.

plaid

the male:female plaid ratio is pretty clear, but this pink fleece-lined hunter's cap certainly stood out.

plaid

"take the skinheads bowling; take them bowling."  ::camper van beethoven

plaid

there was a time when my husband wore a kilt nearly every day of the week.

plaid

the going rate for socks on the L is $1/pair.

plaid

The General Assembly on the UC Davis quad, moments before Chancellor Katehi addressed the crowd.

plaid

"you always walk to the corner, val."  hooking our elbows, he led me across the street saying, "c'mon, we're jaywalking."

violet

val

holly

violet

a long (and long overdue) walk with a favorite friend was a lovely pause in an otherwise hectic week. note to self: make this happen more often.

violet

today was the first day the wind was blindingly cold when i emerged from the subway.