Tag Archives: Marriage

The Daughter Chronicles: A Confusing Term

Posted on July 21, 2015 by

I was on the way to work when I heard Monday morning’s segment from the Perspectives Series of KQED.  Clyde Wadsworth applauds Justice Anthony Kennedy’s opinion in the historic Supreme Court decision in favor of marriage equality (Obergefell v. Hodges). … Continue reading →

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About The Half Cookie

Posted on June 1, 2015 by

I did say that one day, we will talk about these events, such as addressing envelopes while considering travel tags and beach bags, and we might have a good laugh. So, I thought I might memorialize some of these for … Continue reading →

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For Our 31st, Some Affirmations

Posted on January 7, 2015 by

Last night I came home to pink-tipped roses and a kiss.  So begins our quiet celebration of our 31st year of being together.  We had promised to go hiking again to celebrate the day. My hubby was a little reticent … Continue reading →

Posted in Hiking, Marriage, Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve, Wedding Anniversary | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

I Know I Will Make That Call

Posted on November 9, 2014 by

Last night, I picked up a long-time friend from the airport. She had decided, on a whim, to get on a plane from Toronto and high off to Kauai for a few days. She had called a few days before … Continue reading →

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We Will Review The Cows!

Posted on February 10, 2014 by

More than 10 years ago, we were invited by good friends to visit with them at their second home in the Brittany region of France. We flew to Quimper, a pretty town southwest of Paris, well-known, among many things, for … Continue reading →

Posted in Brittany Region, DPChallenge, France, Pont Aven, Travel, Tremalo Chapel, Valentine's Day, Weekly Writing Challenge, Yeahwrhite, YeahWrite | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 15 Comments

That Evening At Kamakurayama

Posted on January 7, 2014 by

It was a balmy February evening in 1981 when you came to pick me up from our home.  You said you were taking me to a new restaurant called Kamakurayama you had chanced upon somewhere in your neighborhood.  As we … Continue reading →

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Delia’s Christmas Manners

Posted on December 27, 2013 by

Delia Ephron has written an Op-Ed on the NYTimes about Christmas Manners in this era of extreme diversity we now live in.  She promises to “answer questions for those tricky situations we all face at this time of the year.” … Continue reading →

Posted in Celebration, Christmas Day, Culture, Delia Ephron, Family, Family Celebrations, same-sex marriage | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Most Cherished

Posted on December 22, 2013 by

Daily Post asked for my most cherished, my number one. Here they all are!

Posted in Child, Daily Post Challenge, Daily Prompt, dog, Family, Great Dane, Kids, Marriage | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

Never Too Late!

Posted on October 16, 2013 by

I almost dropped the pot I was washing last night when I heard on the BBC that an elderly Paraguayan couple have finally memorialized their union in a societally-culturally-religiously dictated ceremony of matrimony.  They decided to do this after 80 … Continue reading →

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Awakening

Posted on October 4, 2013 by

Consciousness gradually fades in as she slowly becomes aware of her surroundings, one sense at a time. The smooth sheets, the warm embrace of her body’s heat sequestered by the blankets. In the distance, a bird flies by.  Her eyes … Continue reading →

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