The past has voices that rise up to remind us that life has a beginning and also an end. An email reminded me of this today, a friend I had learned to ride with, passed away last week. She was a wonderful girl, only twenty-nine years on this earth, she had her share of struggles. I remember grooming my pony Lucky one day when I heard the call “ ( Read more... )

Happy Canadian Thanks Giving! Yesterday was TG up here and we were invited to share it with the Humphrey clan. George and Dayle put on a tasty spread with good company. Two additions around the table: Dave, a new boyfriend of Eran's and Steve, a visiting friend from England, along with the normal family. It was a wonderful dinner and ( Read more... )

I love the word "kumquat" don't you? Come on everyone, say it with me "Kum-quat" now again, "Kumquat!" Ah good, you are my favorite! Haha, so random ( Read more... )

Though I didn't get the gumption to write down this weekend's events, I do want to remark on it. Camping out on p_dawgydog's family property was wonderful. A good group of adventurers were we. There was hiking, exploring, relaxing, giggling (haha John, haha) , interesting conversations, wildlife, and burrs galore! Zion had a good run of the campsite, I ( Read more... )

Saturday brought good tidings of friends and fun. The morning came in with a light shower and overcast skies, so work on the trellis was halted. Jarett is hoping to get it completed soon so we can put the vines back up against it; allow them to grow before the season is over is a must or the stress of the weather change will kill them off. The ( Read more... )

Woodsmen!~Drinking up the days of summer means any time I get to spend away from a daily routine is a bonus. Recently Jarett took Zion and myself up to Golden Ears park where we hiked up alongside one of the river trails. Zion gets so excited when we head out in the car; he loves trips away from his normal area around town. Even though it rained ( Read more... )

Midday biking down a path, a light breeze, waterfront trek, and not a cloud in the sky. That was the setting for the other Sunday with Jarett, a good friend, and myself ( Read more... )

"Jane Williams, 74, of Lebanon passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 8th, in Roanoke, Virginia, while attending the Region 6 Arabian Horse Show. Born January 11, 1934, in Lebanon, she was the daughter of Dr. Herbert C. and Helen Moore McClelland. Jane graduated from Lebanon High School and Cedar Crest College, Allentown, Pa. She was a life ( Read more... )

The room spins as this journal entry for personal reflection occurs. Several days in the making, my hopes behind this is to make aware of the mental state and give a point of view for how life is working at this very moment in time. Perhaps dark at times in attitude, I truly want nothing but the best for myself and others. It gets me down ( Read more... )

Finally a day where I got off work at a decent time and actually had a day off the next, that normally is a happy thing, yes? Elated with the idea of having a night to party my ass off and not worry about getting up mondo early the following morning, Lace had invited us all out to P-Dawg's and his pad to chill out Saturday evening. A bunch of us ( Read more... )