The Incredible Sweetness of Being, Part Two

Cadence Spots a Ladybug The Ladybug Lounge “Lala,” my grandson Cadence says. “I see a beetle in the window.” I’m sitting on the loveseat, sipping water and sorting grocery coupons. Movement at the window has drawn his eye away from the colossal battle he’s staging between army men, Lego guys, a T. Rex and a […]


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The Incredible Sweetness of Being, Part Two

Cadence Spots a Ladybug The Ladybug Lounge “Lala,” my grandson Cadence says. “I see a beetle in the window.” I’m sitting on the loveseat, sipping water and sorting grocery coupons. Movement at the window has drawn his eye away from the colossal battle he’s staging between army men, Lego guys, a T. Rex and a […]


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The Incredible Sweetness of Being, Part One

Cuties and Bananas. A Taste of Tangerines It’s the first “real” day of my vacation. It’s Monday. And I’m not going to work. I’ve scheduled this break from my routine to come after the holiday season, right at the beginning of the new year. I have two goals for this vacation. My grandsons are coming […]


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The Incredible Sweetness of Being, Part One

Cuties and Bananas. A Taste of Tangerines It’s the first “real” day of my vacation. It’s Monday. And I’m not going to work. I’ve scheduled this break from my routine to come after the holiday season, right at the beginning of the new year. I have two goals for this vacation. My grandsons are coming […]


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The Christmas that Won’t Go Away

Ornament Boxes. January 2, 2012 Christmas Won’t Fit in the BoxA photo essay in honor of my friend Nancy Owen Franson, who loves Christmas more than anyone I know. The day after New Year’s Day is a good day to undress the tree, box up Christmas, hide it away until next year. But this year, […]


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