Lately I’ve spent a lot of time dangling out our living room window with a camera strapped around my neck. With views like this, it’s tough to resist! The sky is pink in the morning and orange at night. What a blessing to gain over 5 minutes of light each day right now, and watch the sunset travel across the horizon. Continue reading The View
Last night’s opening ceremonies in Sochi brought back memories of a favorite birthday theme: the Olympic party. When Sam turned six he was passionate about both sports and geography. He especially loved to draw flags, so an Olympic-themed party was a perfect fit. The invitation was simple and bold: The cake was a cinch to decorate: five Olympic rings, served with patriotic plates and napkins: … Continue reading An Olympic Birthday Party
Dear United Airlines, It has taken a few weeks, but I have finally composed a letter I can in good conscience send to you. I almost mailed my first draft, but it was twelve pages long and splattered with tear drops and profanity. In this draft I have done my best to recount our saga in a more concise, civilized manner. Honestly, who would actually … Continue reading Dear United Airlines
Profoundly Ordinary 