“And these things that keep alive on departure know that you praise them; transient, they look to us, the most transient,  to be their rescue. They want us to change them completely, in...

The great affair is to move.”  ― Robert Louis Stevenson Travels with a Donkey in the Cevennes A friend asked me about Vigan a week ago and it reminded of photos of our...

“Sopping, and with no sign of stopping, either- then a breather.  Warm again, storm again- what is the norm, again?  It's fine, it's not, it's suddenly hot: Boom, crash, lightning flash!”  ― The...

Living in another house is making me appreciate the family and just having them around. Although I live nearby, not being able to see the dogs or hear familiar voices when I wake...

“Find the light. Reach for it.  Live for it.  Pull yourself up by it. Gratitude always makes for straighter, taller trees.”  ― Al R. Young There are days when I just feel so...

“I have been driven many times upon my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had no where else to go. My own wisdom and that of all about me seemed insufficient for...

Be easy.  Take your time.  You are coming  home  to yourself.  --The Becoming The adapter for my Olympus lens arrived today. I bought it from a guy in Manila who thankfully ships directly...

Alice in Wonderland featured in Baby and Breakfast! Read the review on this enchanting birthday celebration for Raffi's first here. web, web, web, web, web, ...