Posts Tagged ‘holidays’
November Tulips
As the calendar nudged into November, I dug through nearly two inches of frozen dirt to plant tulip bulbs. I felt compelled to finish this task before I left on a flight to visit my parents in Portland. They are … Read the rest
Read MoreLeaving Room for Holiday Surprises
Snow is falling outside my window. Gentle flakes stack lightly on each other, so that by noon I’m guessing the dogs will be romping in knee-deep powder. The scent of baking wafts from the kitchen and I cannot help but … Read the rest
Read MoreOma’s Apron
On a bright sunny day at the Saturday market in Vancouver, Washington last year, I bought a tiny apron for my one-year-old granddaughter, Aurora. My mother was with me at the time and generously bought me an apron to … Read the rest
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