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http://www.sisterbetty.org/stairways/filbertsteps.htm
http://www.sisterbetty.org/stairways/greenwichstreet.htm
http://www.sisterbetty.org/stairways/peter.htm
ah ha, so the beautiful vertical trip up to coit tower have names~ i love that we stumbled across those stairways without knowing the treat that we were in for. that chilly afternoon where we wandered around the winding streets of SF exploring the nooks and crannies of that neighborhood will stay with me for a long time. i can't wait for the next opportunity to revisit the area, and randomly, i'd love to go to the SF farmer's market too...
mom and i went shopping at stanford shopping center together for the first time in many years. it's been a long time since she's been able to walk for the entire afternoon without stopping, and although we took a couple short breathers i am so happy that she's recovered so well since her illnesses. when we were waiting to cross the street when evening began to fall, mom took my arm but faced the opposite direction. suddenly, she began to hum a tuneless melody and began skipping, twirling us around as we did in square dances in second grade. when i laughed and stopped our silly dance a few seconds later, she began it again but it the opposite direction with the other arm. i love it when mom smiles or laughs--there's nothing else better than seeing your own family members radiantly happy.
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Happy birthday Jen, and best of luck tomorrow!
I'm so sorry that my headache struck at such an inopportune time, and that i missed out on the celebrations.. i hope you had a wonderful evening, and please fill me on the festivities soon. :D
http://www.sisterbetty.org/stairways/greenwichstreet.htm
http://www.sisterbetty.org/stairways/peter.htm
ah ha, so the beautiful vertical trip up to coit tower have names~ i love that we stumbled across those stairways without knowing the treat that we were in for. that chilly afternoon where we wandered around the winding streets of SF exploring the nooks and crannies of that neighborhood will stay with me for a long time. i can't wait for the next opportunity to revisit the area, and randomly, i'd love to go to the SF farmer's market too...
mom and i went shopping at stanford shopping center together for the first time in many years. it's been a long time since she's been able to walk for the entire afternoon without stopping, and although we took a couple short breathers i am so happy that she's recovered so well since her illnesses. when we were waiting to cross the street when evening began to fall, mom took my arm but faced the opposite direction. suddenly, she began to hum a tuneless melody and began skipping, twirling us around as we did in square dances in second grade. when i laughed and stopped our silly dance a few seconds later, she began it again but it the opposite direction with the other arm. i love it when mom smiles or laughs--there's nothing else better than seeing your own family members radiantly happy.
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Happy birthday Jen, and best of luck tomorrow!
I'm so sorry that my headache struck at such an inopportune time, and that i missed out on the celebrations.. i hope you had a wonderful evening, and please fill me on the festivities soon. :D