Growing Our Life in Northern Michigan
I hope your holidays are filled with peace and joy Our friends, who are really our “adopted” family, sent us an Instant Pot for a gift. We received it a week or so ago, and we’ve been having a wonderful time with it. It’s… Continue Reading “Merry Christmas & Happy Hanukkah!”
This morning dawned in quiet, snow-covered beauty. I’m still getting used to the challenges of harsher winters, but I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else. It is so beautiful. Danny wanted outside as EJ was leaving for work. I went out with him and… Continue Reading “Hanukkah and the Tin Dog”
This year Christmas and Hanukkah occur at the same time. We wish you all a Merry Christmas or a Happy Hanukkah, filled with love and laughter! EJ is off work for the holidays until after the new year. JJ had to work until… Continue Reading “A Dalek Holiday”
I have desperately needed to get a hair cut but I have dreaded trying to find new hair stylists here in the north. I really miss Bob and Linda, a husband and wife who have cut our hair since JJ was very young. They have… Continue Reading “The First Night”
The last week has been a whirlwind of busyness. The busyness exhausts us, but mostly our spirits are good. Monday morning JJ had an appointment with the surgeon who will be putting in the port on this coming Tuesday. He showed us what a… Continue Reading “Whirlwind of Busyness”
I woke at 5 a.m. this morning. The wee hours of the night is when troubles seem worse. I cannot sleep. So I am writing. Writing helps me figure things out, to process, and to steady myself. Sort of like the psalmists, who often… Continue Reading “In The Darkness”