Why yes, my sandwhiches are shapped like dinosaurs.

Thank you for asking.

The end of fall

Emmy's visit (text to come)

Remembering a dear woman

A woman I had a lot of respect for passed away in her sleep last Sunday. I don't feel comfortable naming names here, but I think if it she meant something to you, you already know who I am referring to.

Tonight I've been thinking about her smile, and how her eyes twinkled with mischief. How sweet she was, how empathetic, how she was beloved by all who knew her. She will leave a hole in many lives. I'm taking comfort in the fact that she went peacefully, and knew how deeply she was appreciated by her friends and family.

In her memory, I plan to spend a little more time being silly. It's been a while since I've worn a colander as a hat. I think it's about time.

Silly poems

Gosh, I love my sister. She's the best.

From Mel, to Asha:

If you were a lima bean
I'd love you just the same
If I were a crab
I'd never poo again
If hanu was a piece of cake
she'd try to eat herself
If Aketa was a rainy day
I'd buy her a present
If Erik was a cup of tea
I'd give him a hug
But if a lima bean dressed up in an Asha disguse....
I'd tell him he doesn't have your sparkel

From Asha to me:

if you were a snowman i wouldn't let you melt
if hanu a light bulbi'm sure that she would glow
so someone would feed her a cup of chamomile
and if i was a camera i'd take a picture of you both

Good morning

I'm having a wonderful weekend. Ravi decided to stay for another day. When I got home from work last night, we walked over to capitol hill. Erik has found this cute little restaurant called the teapot. It was amazing. All vegetarian, lots of options, delicious food, wonderful service. the green tea rice was fantastic. and there's a tofu sugar cane dish with rose sauce that I am dying to try. Well, I cant everything on the menu, really. I think this will be our spot for a little while. It's farther than cafe flora, but of so much cheaper for a regular addiction.

This morning we're headed out for a walk in the arboretum. Finally!

Em arrives this afternoon. I can't wait! I hope I can make the house all nice in time...




This is what I love about old windows.


The baseball park by our house
Birds!

I want a bottle house!

An assortment of bottle houses. Aren't they lovely?