1. this finished project. {because, finally. more just as soon as i’ve recovered.} 2. this pumice stone. {because summertime feet just need a little help.} 3. this little spot of cheer. {because who could…
1. this breakfast table, our own stuff. {it’s so good to be home. as an aside: the rate at which my children can consume stone fruit is truly astounding.} 2. this trio. {all lined…
1. these rainbow bouquets. {and two little kids selling them out front, just like their mama (me)}. 2. this net bag. {good for groceries and especially for carrying swim vests to the beach.} 3.…
1. this queen anne’s lace. {never a weed to me.} 2. this scrapbook. {and finally, simply, tucking what i could fit into it, ancient collages and all.} 3. this tea set. {and two little…
1. this egg. {and the grubby little hand that collected it.} 2. this magic balm. {for this week alone helping dry heels and scraped knees and a blistered toe.} 3. this old fan. {and…
1. this back porch. {and eating every meal on it.} 2. this necklace addition. {because, summer.} 3. this dresser drawer. {because unpacking things into drawers is the best travel trip there is.} 4. this…
1. these painted toes. {and her dad’s for being painted, too.} 2. this bowl of “cheeries and strawbs.” {petition to make the name change official.} 3. getting to try these pillow cases. {and listen…
1. this stash of soap. {for smelling so good and getting here so fast.} 2. this big broom (and the little one). {for quick (and frequent) sand sweeps.} 3. this drying rack. {for being…
1. these little signs. {for helping kids to remember where to stash their pajamas.} 2. this rug. {for being freshly washed.} 3. this laundry bag. {for being very temporarily empty.} 4. these old train…
1. these undies. {new to me and to you, too. also, circular.} 2. these notes. {because the auntie obsession is real.} 3. these peonies. {for being in bloom.} 4. these guitars. {and the people…