Monthly Archives: September 2009

I started this blog during a very rough patch in my life. My dog died, my brother died, and then my mom died–all within weeks of each other. Then every appliance in my home died. Well, maybe not every, but … Continue reading →

The wedding isn’t the only exciting event of the past week. While talking casually to my friend, the superintendent, she told me that they have many more kindergarten students than expected because in this economy people wanted to try the … Continue reading →

The wedding was held on a ranch owned by my family. My great-grandfather came from Ireland and bought the property before the turn of the century, and my grandmother was married here, too. It’s planted with beautiful avocado trees. Brenna … Continue reading →