Owlandtwine

LATEST ARTICLES ( 266 )

• I Sigh.

  

  Summer-toes dipped in a shallow stream, faded wooden boat pulled along. Two big, little kiddos riding the zoo train. They kindly ask now for me to sit in the... Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2013 DIARIES, FAMILY

• Sweet Relief

  

  I remember being a child and running outside to find my mom on her hands and knees in one of her gardens. I remember these times being mostly after dinnertime... Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2013 DIARIES, FAMILY

• No Rush

  

  We are here, in the heart of summer. Hot air, dry wind, pounding sun. Some hours are slathered with thick, sweet love, and some moments are meant for falling... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2013 DIARIES, FAMILY

• Sometimes...

  

  We were in the car on our way home from a morning of mundane errand running. The sky to the east was a swirling hot mess, the color of a severe bruise. There wa... Read more

  Posted on 16 July 2013 DIARIES, FAMILY

• Light Enough

  

  I got down on my hands and knees in my garden yesterday. My prayer. Loosening roots from dry, spongy planting mix, I planted three new plants. Physostegia -... Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2013 DIARIES, FAMILY

• I Remember. I Love.

  

  Round Bearcreek hill and wind down into town. Turn right, the creek rolls. Windows down, the freshest, best smelling air ever. I lived here three different time... Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2013 DIARIES, FAMILY

• The Kitchen Sink

  

  It's been a while since I did a post of links. My summer reading list took on its own shape when I received some new books for my birthday back in May, right... Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2013 DIARIES, FAMILY

• Celebrating Life

  

  It's a Monday. We are fresh back to town, worn out well and somehow well rested. My morning task is to bake a birthday cake for Eric. Read more

  Posted on 28 June 2013 DIARIES, FAMILY

• Home to Home

  

  Florida to Colorado.We flew back home late last week. I am delightfully sustained by coastal light, sand, sea. Here, now, we swim again. Just under different... Read more

  Posted on 26 June 2013 DIARIES, FAMILY

• Full

  

  The boys just ran outside to look for lizards on the porch, their new favorite morning activity. A pair of cardinals lollygag on my mom's bird-feeders. Slowly,... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2013 DIARIES, FAMILY

• Two Days

  

  "Who knows? Perhaps the same bird echoed through both of us yesterday, separate, in the evening." -Rainer Maria Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2013 DIARIES, FAMILY

• Home

  

  They run for the water, tossing sun hats for goggles. I stop them and they give me ho hums as I make them put on their PFD's, for the sign reads Strong Current... Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2013 DIARIES, FAMILY

• Sharing Hope: For Heather, Cameron, and Lily

  I want to share something with you today.I received an e-mail from a beautiful woman and mama. Her name is Heather. She reached out with the hope that I would b... Read more

  Posted on 03 June 2013 DIARIES, FAMILY

• Morning Things

  

  I sat in my yard this morning savoring the last couple chapters of The Bean Trees with my morning cup. A gentle breeze tousled my hair. The sun shone on my feet. Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2013 DIARIES, FAMILY

• (untitled)

  

  My heart is beating outside of my chest this morning. A monarch's wings come to mind. I close my eyes and see my children. I see the flutter of their colorful... Read more

  Posted on 29 May 2013 DIARIES, FAMILY

• Present.

  

  I take three deep breaths and two sips of coffee. Slowly, I open his door and he pulls his covers over his head. I slip into bed beside him and pull him close t... Read more

  Posted on 27 May 2013 DIARIES

• Cherry- Zinfandel Grilling Sauce

  

  We had a party with our neighbors last weekend and have a family barbecue coming up this weekend for Memorial Day. For the neighbor party I signed up to bring... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2013 DIARIES, FAMILY

• I Was Reminded Today...

  

  We have a bird feeder right outside of our dining room. Lately the windows have been open non-stop, which makes the birds seem like new members of our family. Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2013 DIARIES, FAMILY

• I Will. We Will.

  

  Two nights in a row I have slept. With all windows open wide, comforted by cool air and night noises, I have deeply slept. It has been raining. Rice paper-thin... Read more

  Posted on 17 May 2013 DIARIES, FAMILY

• Home

  

  Almost everything is planted, including us. We are ready to wrap up the school year; the slow days have called us back. Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2013 DIARIES, FAMILY