Owlandtwine

LATEST ARTICLES ( 266 )

• Just Write

  

  I was dusting the furniture in our living room. Sully was watching Madeline - Lost in Paris. Sunlight fell through our windows, but not with the strength of... Read more

  Posted on 09 November 2012 DIARIES, FAMILY

• A Quiet Force.

  

  I looked at the calendar this morning with disbelieving eyes. Thanksgiving only two weeks away! How? Then I looked outside and found my answer. The red bud... Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2012 DIARIES, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• 11.2.2012 {habit}

  

  At least one of us is being productive. My thoughts seem to be floating slow and steady just like the leaves these days; my hands perfectly content to do... Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2012 DIARIES, FAMILY

• Today's Ramblings.

  

  This morning I sit at my computer and am so tired. The truth is that I find Halloween to be crazy exhausting, especially on a school night. Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2012 DIARIES, FAMILY

• Snow-Spun Promises

  

  I watch them with close eyes. The first big snow has fallen; that magical snow. As they fall to the ground, bellies down, pressed against snowflakes and... Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2012 DIARIES

• On the Table. {27/52}

  

  On our table right now is this gorgeous runner I brought back from a recent vacation in Mexico. These are the ladies I bought it from. Actually, I bought two... Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2012 DIARIES

• A Slow Day.

  

  I have been looking forward to this morning, this splendid autumn day. It's the first chunk of time I've had in days to make myself a cup of coffee and sit... Read more

  Posted on 23 October 2012 DIARIES, FAMILY

• Deep Sigh

  

  Last year at this time I was deeply immersed in caring for my dying dad. All of the feelings and emotions very raw, bits and pieces of shock rippling through... Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2012 DIARIES, FAMILY

• Film.

  

  Right now a little something making me smile, black and white film that I've been shooting all summer. The thrill again of taking in rolls for developing and... Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2012 DIARIES, FAMILY

• An Autumn Moment

  

  Theo and Sully sat at the table working on art projects. Theo was creating puppets and a set for a show that we were invited to attend. He told us the show... Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2012 DIARIES, FAMILY

• Back Home.

  

  As I pull clothes out of suitcases sand falls through my fingers. Our clothes still moist and smelling of the ocean, but when I breathe in deeply I do not feel... Read more

  Posted on 14 October 2012 DIARIES, FAMILY

• The Carrier

  

  It's hard to believe that at this time tomorrow we'll be flying, touching down at ocean's shore. This morning I sit here surrounded by hankies and a fuzzy head. Read more

  Posted on 04 October 2012 DIARIES, FAMILY

• Harvest Orange 24/52

  

  This time of year I begin the final work of putting the garden beds to rest. There's something wonderfully calming about picking and pulling, releasing from... Read more

  Posted on 03 October 2012 DIARIES, FAMILY

• October Slow

  

  Good morning, October. It is nice to see you again. In between sips of dark roast dashed with cinnamon and splashed with milk in a mug from my favorite potter, ... Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2012 DIARIES, FAMILY

• 4-H In Our Future

  

  Just like that, I am a week behind. These photos are from last weekend, from the farm that has my boys' hearts. Sully took his first horseback ride. Read more

  Posted on 29 September 2012 DIARIES, FAMILY

• Withering Beauty {23/52}

  

  I was driving him to school this morning when I saw the coyote. We live in a sea of houses, here and there a patch of prairie, still. Read more

  Posted on 26 September 2012 DIARIES, FAMILY

• Sweet Relief

  

  It is my early morning hour. A latte has been made (and is being savored). Breakfast has been served. Lunch box is packed and backpack is ready for this Monday... Read more

  Posted on 24 September 2012 DIARIES, FAMILY

• Summer's End - Maine, Revisited

  

  Today I am going to savor all that was this summer. It was a wonderful one. I will leave it at that. Happy weekend to you! Read more

  Posted on 21 September 2012 DIARIES, FAMILY

• Early Fall {from the Archives} 22/52

  

  These photos are from one year ago. The little ones and I took an impulsive walk to the park to play in the newly fallen leaves and ended up at the skate park... Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2012 DIARIES, FAMILY

• Simple Daily Salad

  

  I usually make some type of salad every night for dinner. This is one that I make most weekdays. With an abundance of heirloom tomatoes and cucumbers from our... Read more

  Posted on 18 September 2012 DIARIES