Halloween is a great holiday when you are a kid. Costumes. Candy. Staying up late. Parties. And the promise of more holidays coming soon. As an adult, not so much. … Continue reading #52sparks: Boo
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#52sparks: The View From Here
Today, October 13, is the final day to register to vote in Oregon. With so much happening in the world that is outside of our control, 5 minutes to register … Continue reading #52sparks: The View From Here
#52sparks: Pumpkins
For about six months, I had the joy of being many for a funny, sweet, adorable girl that I called Little Bird. I would get there in the morning during … Continue reading #52sparks: Pumpkins
#52sparks: Simplicity
The world is too much. It is all just too hard. The length of this pandemic and ecumenic struggle and election are all too long. It is all just too … Continue reading #52sparks: Simplicity
#52sparks: Fall
When the COVID-19 restrictions began in spring 2020, I worried that the United States would go into the same lockdown procedures as Italy, where individuals were only allowed outside for … Continue reading #52sparks: Fall
#52sparks: Fruit
My friend Kate once asked me why I don’t cook. She asked is it because I don’t know how, I don’t have the time, or I don’t like it. After … Continue reading #52sparks: Fruit
#52sparks: A snapshot
The Oregon Zoo is one of my favorite places in Portland. I’ve been there a few times with friends and their kids, plus it was my first date with Boyfriend. … Continue reading #52sparks: A snapshot
#52sparks: Guilty Pleasure
Who gets to define “guilty pleasure”? I have watched enough Law & Order shows to understand the concepts of guilt and innocence, and lived in the U.S. enough to know … Continue reading #52sparks: Guilty Pleasure
#52sparks: Back to School
After many years of structured learning, I am done. I have to be done or two very dear friends will have be locked up in a padded room. While many … Continue reading #52sparks: Back to School
#52sparks: Looking Up
We all have hard days. And in the midst of whatever 2020 is, those hard days are a lot more common. And also, 2020 keeps us more divided in those … Continue reading #52sparks: Looking Up
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