Monthly Archives: May 2011
Memorial Day and cemeteries
I grew up in suburban Southern California, land of Forest Lawn, Rose Hills, and other big cemeteries. There were some small, old-fashioned cemeteries in the area, usually having to do with early settlers. I remember a little one in Yorba Linda … Continue reading
Scholar or Priest?
Last month I wrote a short blog entry about discovering the Michael Teachings. I have been reading the web site, and a couple weeks ago I ordered a book referenced there and by friends: The Journey of Your Soul, by Shepard … Continue reading
An old farmhouse
I like this house. Old farmhouses fascinate me. This one must have belonged to a properous farmer, because it has the wing in the back. I imagine what the rooms might look like — probably not very big, but with … Continue reading
Visiting Davis CA
Last week I visited Davis CA for the first time. I say first time, because I really want to go back again. I walked with friends along the tree-lined streets. We saw LOTS of frozen yogurt shops and LOTS of … Continue reading
Yarn junkie?
Am beginning to suspect I am a yarn junkie. When I feel stressed, the sight, smell, and texture of yarn soothes me. And if there is a yarn store around, I always feel better when I buy some yarn. [Like … Continue reading
I create a Clothesline t-shirt
I’ve helped with Clothesline Project workshops, and am gathering materials to present one in our tribal community. But I’ve never created a Clothesline t-shirt. Today at a training, I did. Twenty-five women sat in a room, creating t-shirts. Sometimes it was so … Continue reading
Cycle of life . . .
I have heard about too many deaths this year, and it is only May. Those who died have been family members of friends, or friends of friends, but I still hear their grief . . . I witness their sorrow . … Continue reading
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First time: Oil Can Henry’s
I had my oil changed at Oil Can Henry’s today. It was great! They were quick, efficient, professional, AND they called out when they were starting or finishing a specific job. 🙂 It was like the gas station scene from … Continue reading
Why parenting is the most important (and difficult) job a person may ever have
Last Friday I went to a training provided by U.C. Davis through Humboldt County’s Department of Health and Human Services. [My sincere thanks to them.] The title of the training was “Values, Morals, and Caring Confrontation,” and it was presented … Continue reading
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A vacuum cleaner that WORKS with 3 cats in the house
I had a decent vacuum cleaner that works with multiple animals, but it died about ten years ago. Two vacuum cleaners later, I was in despair of finding one that actually picked up lots of cat hair. My last local … Continue reading
Hermit by Moonlight 