A grateful heart: The smell of rain
Today’s Sacramento rain storm even made the rocks pretty. Our new moss rock boulders came alive with color today. Loamy? Earthy? Plain …
A grateful heart: Appreciating artistry and craftsmanship
Since we started our Back 40 Revamp (aka putting in backyard landscaping in place of weeds and brush), I’ve delighted in seeing …
A grateful heart: That’s Professor Wrecking Ball to you
I’m used to grade complaints, pleas for leniency, well wishes, the occasional hug. But at the end of last semester, I was …
A grateful heart: Getting featured on BlogHer
Pretty jazzed to have been featured on the BlogHer homepage. Definitely a writing achievement. When I joined the National Blog Posting Month …
A grateful heart: Breathtaking sky views
Breathtaking sky views: Flying over the Rocky Mountains on the way to Denver. In the last 10 days, I’ve traversed the country …
Thank you, veterans!
I’m in Portland for a job interview, feeling especially grateful for the privilege of travel and freedom of expression. Just a quick …
A grateful heart: A man who understands writing deadlines
So what if I found the actual 7-month old Little Debbie box in the laundry room? It doesn’t surprise you that we …
A grateful heart: A marriage full of playfulness and joy
In lieu of a sweater picture. “Good night, sweater.” Snerk. “Good night, sweater?” I’d said “Good night, sweetheart,” intending to kiss a …
A grateful heart: Just another root canal
Positively medieval these root canal instruments. I clapped for the dentist today. No, more specifically, I applauded when the endodontist I was seeing …
A Grateful Heart: “I love you more!” and other good communication habits
The only kind of yelling I really want to do. I usually end this exchange with “Well, you can try!” “I said …