Recovering Californian

Actualizing narrative since 2009, or 1975 depending on how you look at it.

New York, Paris, Tokyo, Hana

I thought seeing my family would make me feel better. And I do. I am grounded. And I am still crying some.
When I got home, I went to my ex-husband’s blog, and there, in the sidebar, is a photo of his beloved Land Cruiser. See, he was a total gear-head, this man of mine. When [...]

Gentle Reader,

I am breaking my promise. There is no vimeo. I’m sorry.
I’m going to Central Oregon to see my family. I’m very excited to see them — it’s been a year and a half.
Something tells me Central Oregon is going to have much blog fodder. The central parts of all states so often do.
XOML

Sorting and Stuff

I had a bit of a morning yesterday — I cried and cried and cried and couldn’t place why, though I did have some ideas (professional frustration, locational frustration, general sadness and a feeling of relief that after a year and a half, I’m going to see my mom). And then I went to the [...]

A Cautionary Tail

Don’t blame Melissa for what follows.  It’s all my fault.
Uncle reclines full-bore at the far side of the room. Feet higher than his head, he looks like he’s about to undergo a root canal. Somehow, he keeps the wine from swirling out of the glass in his outstretched hand.
My aunt sits next to him, upright, [...]

I’ve Lost the Will to Blog

So you’ll have to look at photos instead.
I finished my Feather and Fan Comfort Shall (aka The Happy Shawl). I love it and have gotten stopped by people wanting to see it/ touch it/ knit it everywhere I’ve gone.
And, yes, it’s pointing right to my bottom. But, you know what? That’s why I bike all [...]

Back Fence PDX Day!

Hey hey! It’s Wednesday and that means it’s Back Fence PDX day. This week’s story is by mediaChick and, like all of her writing, it’s true, raw and breathtaking.
Go and read it now!
And, if you fancy, in the sidebar there’s a link to buy tickets in advance to the October 22nd show. I know I’d [...]

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