Every hydrangea season, I become a mystic.

We had the big family reception at our house, and it was beautiful and crazy and overwhelming and perfect. I don't know if I'm going to post pictures of so many people's faces here because again, I don't know if I can trust Google like that. But for now, here's what June was like, slightly… Continue reading Every hydrangea season, I become a mystic.

End of September

Here are some things I did throughout the second half of September 2022: Said hello to Penn State: Explored Harrisburg, PA with a river walk and a book store: Jersey Shore Poetry Excursion: Watched the leaves start to change: Made a from-scratch sauce out of my garden, and otherwise observed season change: Backyard bean harvest:… Continue reading End of September

Returning to the World of Adults

Work can take over my life for all kinds of reasons, but one of the more demanding ones is the role of Overnight Chaperone on teen weekend trips. I enjoy these excursions and am more than happy to support young people gaining more experiences in leadership, community service, and just plain fun. Still, when the… Continue reading Returning to the World of Adults