Month: July 2011
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Backyard Bedroom
Years ago my mom added a twin bed to her backyard. An over sized umbrella became the canopy, an old peeling chair a nightstand. Nearby she has a cement table with chairs… a dining room? My mom has extend…
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A New Twist to a Lemonade Stand
On a scorching summer day, water, ice cold water smooths the dry spot. My mother who disapproves of soda pop and bottled water, has a way with serving ice cold water to the many grandchildren that gather at her…
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Summer Garden Party
Swinging in a hammock after the sun goes down. Barefoot, cool breeze, with bits of conversation floating by, while napping. Summer bliss. Ribbons, stacked neatly in a box, waiting, as my cousin Judy encouraged her company to…
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Red White and Blueberry
Blueberry Pie, Fresh whipped cream with a swirl of strawberry. Freedom is having a choice. I'll have one of everything please. Happy Fourth of July! May our choices bring us a happiness we can share. Open-Faced…
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That Guy
That guy who I have on my hand… Oh I miss him. Just saying it out loud, XOXOX (Mersisi took this photo last summer.)
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Splashing into Summer
Swimming, in my brother's pool. Marie and Molly. Guy cousins, (Mat's son, Sam, W. my brother's Zane son and Sacha.) Admiration. Jumping high, and laughing, "More, more, higher, higher…" Big cousin with little cousin. …