A fairly famous actor recently booked our beach house on airbnb. I google all our beach house guests for peace of mind. Even though they are paying money, this is our personal vacation house that was not built as a rental. It’s filled with treasures and original art from our travels. I make this very … Continue reading The price of fame
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September 23, 1984
It was on this day 42 years ago that Blue Eyes and I intimately bonded our relationship. https://trynottocryonmyrainbow.com/2015/02/11/just-another-love-story-part-three-the-pregnancy/ This was a turning point from which I would never go back. I became pregnant, then a month later lost the pregnancy. I have a memory like a steel trap. It was a difficult time. We were … Continue reading September 23, 1984
From the archives
Well, WordPress is pulling some funky stuff on me today. This is my third shot at this post. Here goes. I’m still processing, and grieving. I woke up to a message from our older son saying he and a few others are flying home this weekend to be with friends. They need to be together … Continue reading From the archives
It’s a good thing: brunch
My boys are back from their business trip to Japan. I had such great plans for cleaning out the house, getting a ton of stuff done, doing a nice Fall cleanup in the garden, all during those two weeks. Well, c'est la vie, best laid plans and all that. Two days into my three walks … Continue reading It’s a good thing: brunch
I’m not your competition…
It’s been a difficult summer, but I’m still gonna miss it. https://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/01/opinion/sunday/why-women-compete-with-each-other.html I read the above NY Times opinion piece a few years ago about why women compete with each other. There's always a lot of talk, when it comes to human behavior, that revolves around natural instincts versus learned behavior. I get that when … Continue reading I’m not your competition…