For the second year in a row, I’ve given my friend Crystal a handmade, black-and-white, african-themed birthday gift. I’m not sure why. I certainly didn’t plan it, it just sort of worked out that way. If it happens again next year, then maybe I’ll investigate whether there is some deeply-buried psychological reason for my […]
We just spent 9 days in upstate NY visiting my papa, mama, and 10 brothers and sisters…and had an absolute blast! The big black house sits on a mountain, surrounded by 15 acres of woods with a creek and a pond. When I was a teenager growing up there, the small-town neighbors affectionately referred to us […]
Grandma Lucero sent a very pretty Easter basket to a very thrilled little girl! A thoughtful grandma indeed- the basket is chock-full of all Zia’s favorite things: a spotted pony, a pink hat, gloves (what could be better than gloves that look like a cow?), and lots of books- beautiful, bright, soft, and NOISY books! She was […]
My friend Crystal loves zebras. This summer she went to Africa on a missions trip, and although I know she really went to give of herself and help people in need, I can’t help but wonder if secretly she hoped to capture a zebra and bring it home. I know those trans-atlantic planes are big, […]
