Another holiday with my sweet clan up in the Northwest — hannukah and christmas and Ariyeh’s upsherin all rolled up into a big weekend. Continue reading “Christmas in Seattle 2016”
Christmas in Seattle 2016
Maui 2016
A winter trip to one of my favorite places. The skies were wetter than usual but we still got in three days at Little Beach and some zip lines. Continue reading “Maui 2016”
Thanksgiving 2016
This time we celebrated by staying in the city with a potluck. Sooo much food. Oh dear. The weather was lovely — and I did one of my deck campfires for the first time in years. We all played Apples to Apples before dessert. Continue reading “Thanksgiving 2016”
“Beautiful” – A day spent with momma
Took mom out for brunch in Seattle, just her and me. The skies were gray but not too wet so we walked from Portage Bay Cafe (too crowded) to a sports bar across the road. Then walked up to the grand Paramount Theater for an afternoon musical — Beautiful — about the life and songs of Carole King. Her songs made me smile and cry and feel the awe of life’s truth. A truly lovely afternoon together, just the two of us. Continue reading ““Beautiful” – A day spent with momma”
Jax, my beloved companion… 2001-2016
With a heavy heart, I said goodbye to this wonderful love in my life. Such a pure, devoted, tender soul in Jax. A piece of myself is gone forever… Continue reading “Jax, my beloved companion… 2001-2016”
Pride Brunch at Darryl’s
This is turning into an annual event. Continue reading “Pride Brunch at Darryl’s”
Petaluma lunch with Lee and Darryl
Spur of the moment jaunt up to see Lee in Petaluma. Lunch followed by ice cream downtown. Continue reading “Petaluma lunch with Lee and Darryl”
Liza’s birthday and more friends visit
Liza’s birthday bash, Reto back in SF, and a morning coffee with BZ pal CJ. Continue reading “Liza’s birthday and more friends visit”
One last visit to Copperopolis with the siblings
Bittersweet as we take one last visit to the summer house, one last chili cheese egg puff bite, one last boat ride on Lake Tulloch, one last swim in the cove… Continue reading “One last visit to Copperopolis with the siblings”
Visits from Ken and Ira
Mike Butterworth and Scott visit SF
So great to see one of my oldest friends, Mike, (and his hubby) on their tour of SF. Hard to believe I’ve known Mike since 5th grade. He’s still so him. I’m still so me. Haha. Continue reading “Mike Butterworth and Scott visit SF”
Chinese New Year Parade
Winter with Jax 2016
Hoping this isn’t my last winter with the sweet old fella. Savoring every day… Continue reading “Winter with Jax 2016”
Dogsitting Harry
Harry’s the sweetest dog. Love having these two old men around. Senior dogs are the best. Continue reading “Dogsitting Harry”