january's first friday

I didn't take a single photo today. Not one. I suppose the day was too full with busy; and it all turned out quit delightful. The photo above was however taken yesterday at sunset. It took my breath away.

I began my day with a good long phone call to my favorite lady around. As usual we  skipped from one topic to the next not unlike the pac-man ghosts bobbing all about. Wokka wokka wokka wokka. Plans have been etched out for my birthday this year, it needs to be something as I am moving up into a new decade you know. Nothing big or grand but something, something perfectly me. I have no idea what but you'll be the first to know.

The mister & I ran errands that took us outside of town and delightfully threw me into a fantastic moment where I heard the words "Hey,  I read your blog!" which proved to be even more fantastic is that this dear reader is local to the homestead so maybe I have made a new friend? What do you think Kris? I told you I would write about it. As dorky as I may sound, I have to tell you it was a highlight all wrapped up in goofy warm feelings that made me feel connected and not so alone. So yes, the freak flag is flying, high and proudly.

We stared at racks and racks of yarn, picked up a puffer and headed back home to scoop up the witch-baby and take her in for (hopefully) one last bit of blood work. Her jaundice is gone and she is mucho feisty so it appears, appears, appears that she is recovered. Phew!

The sister a-go-go made an awesome dinner that was shared with the whole family up here, all the while we told ghost stories and entertained the nephew with talks of aliens and spooky ghosts. Hey, he asked for them. With our bellies full the mister read aloud one more chapter from Treasure Island and then dazzled us with a retelling of Baba Yaga. Such a delightful day. Nothing amazing*, nothing alarming, just good old fashioned good times. May your weekend be full of the same!

*though I do like to think of it all as quite magical which after the earlier part of the week I was having is pretty amazing, yes it is.

early thoughts

it's not even 6am and I am sitting here in the dark wrapped up in the warmth of the gas fireplace tip typing away as the witch-baby insists on nibbling on the plastic bag the mister uses to carry his monkey making supplies. what is it with cats and plastic bags, or in the matter of my old cat b.k., photographs?

sleep was not my friend last night. i have been super wheezy girl and there doesn't seem to be anything that it wants to make nice with. couple that with an excellent short story i read just before bed and the night was quite interesting. after spending the last two hours taking refuge with a cough drop nestled in my cheek i finally admitted defeat and decided to get my arse up. the homestead may not be my space but i am comfortable enough to wander around at night in the dark dark darkness. i wandered to the small kitchen window above the sink and gasped with the show of stars dancing in the darkness. i shuffled over to the sliding door and stood and smiled at all that twinkly goodness. how marvelous to find a dark dark sky just before sunrise so clear and full of all those visible wonders. score another one for SLO.

now that i'm awake, the wheeze thinks it is party time and the nose has decided to attend as well. every little sniff and wheeze sounds so loud in the darkness. the witch-baby has decided to be extra lovey thinking i will feed her but first she needs her large blue liver pill. usually it is the mister that pills her in the morning as he is the early riser in the family. taking her by surprise i scoop her up in all her bunny softness and flick the pretty blue pill down her throat. success! and now she is licking the bag as i sit tip typing away in the dark wrapped up in the warmth of the gas fireplace listening to harry nilsson radio (thank you pandora).

how quietly do you think i can make some hot lemonade?

the week in review: dec 27-jan 2

there was rain...a lot of rain, we walked anyway. we hunted for mushrooms, hit up the library, watched movies, saw friends, finished another puzzle and celebrated a brand new year.

shop sale!

Happy New Year friends! To celebrate, all shop goodies are 20% off so hop on over and shop, shop, shop yer little heart out. Don't forget to type in coupon code: GNUYEAR and enjoy 2011!

2010: the year in review

okee dokee folks and friends, 2010 was a dilly of year. we packed up everything we owned and delicately balanced it all jenga-style in the mama a-go-gos garage while we left, left, left los angeles and drove through and across twenty-nine states and two canadian provences. can you say CRAZY? we've been back for four months and have not yet found our footing so here's hoping 2011 straightens us out. if you care for a shortened play-by-play flow this happy link and if you care to check out all 52 weeks in review follow this kooky link. if yer just entering the picture, you can read more about our crazy trip right here. happy 2011, let the miracles dance upon us!

before i forget...

happy new year to you and yours! i myself am not quite ready for 2011. truth be told i'm a might bit scared but i suppose i can't keep it form happening so my fingers are crossed, my breath is held and i'm diving in...

so long 2010.