Monday, July 14, 2014

Mish Mssh


Hello and happy summer to those of us lucky enough to finally have warm days and verdant landscapes. This is the view from the public bathrooms at the park next to my house. The photo's been touched up by this iPhone app called Percolator.  


It was a special day for my Mother. We her Family came together for her spotlight tribute at the Linda Manor Nursing Home. She is now 98 years old, lives alertly and vibrantly despite no working memory, and is kind with a great wit. My Mother is a gem.


JB and I took a week's vacation. We headed to Provincetown where, except for two weeks, for most of the summer our new house will be rented. But we had a week there. This is our little yard. I am in awe that this house has happened to us. 1400 square feet one block from the ocean. 


And super cozy. 


I'm gaining confidence in my photography skills, which is a hoot because all I have is a good eye. I know nothing technical except point and shoot. Still, I like this shot: roses from our yard.


JB's lifelong friend from Des Moines Iowa came to visit for a few days. Along with her husband, we had a grand time. JB bought fresh tuna right off the boat and we grilled outside on the deck, ate all our meals there, actually. 




Said friend used to be a synchronized swimmer and didn't hesitate to swim in the chill ocean of Race Point. It was a wonderful beautiful day.


And evening. We walked home from our favorite restaurant, The Mews, and the sky put on quite a show. The light was incredible.



This is JB. I love her dearly. She has had a rough patch this year and we're seeing light at the end of a difficult tunnel. Hopeful good news. 


And finally: feel free to smile if not laugh out loud at this picture of my Mother in her wheelchair and baby Reese in her carrier. There is 97 years difference between them. We are four generations of strong women. Reese arrived after three brothers. I'm ready with the hot pink nail polish I am not allowed to put on the boys. 


I missed all of last summer because of knee surgery and this summer I'm appreciating most days. I need very little paid work these days (a benefit of aging) so I have time to write my book, plant my garden, sip my French Roast coffee, play with my (beloved) grandchildren, enjoy my family and friends, and ponder what I hope for ahead. I hope for a lot ahead. 

love
kj

18 comments:

  1. You know, Karen, I am so glad that all is well again with you. Storms don't last forever. It is good to realise that the small, normal things are the best and we have to enjoy them thoroughly.
    Very quiet beach over there.......... early or late pic?

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    1. hello wieneke, thanks for the reminder. you are as always so wise and right. the beach photo was taken last week. sometimes the tides are huge and sometimes calm. xoxo

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  2. You are doing so well with your photography. A good eye is the best start.

    I did not laugh at mom and Reese, it's a lovely picture. You are a good daughter, and loving grandma. Beautiful.
    And so glad Janet is doing well !

    It appears to be my year for knees and trouble. I hate missing summer. I hate missing biking but am trying to compensate with better art. We'll see how it goes!!

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    1. ah mim, i feel for you. my yard went to hell last summer. you're wise to compensate and your art will soar and excel because of it. i hope you don't need surgery and if you do i will come visit you with chocolate cake.

      love
      kj

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    1. thanks, deb. sometimes i'm the windshield and sometimes I'm the bug :^)

      love
      kj

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  4. Your mom looks amazing, Goddess bless her. Here's hoping for a healing year ahead for JB and you all. Enjoy your beautiful sanctuary by the sea.

    (On a sad note, I know what a dog lover you are, so wanted you to know we lost our dear Mia, on her 17th birthday...)

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    1. i am so sorry, amanda. how well i know what a huge loss that is. mia will stay in your heart forever, that's for sure. and i do believe you will see her again when you walk toward that tunnel light. i heard a report on nor confirming that by people who had died and then revived. they said they saw their animals waiting for them.

      my mother is a remarkable person. i don't say that because she's my Mother. thank you for your many blessings. so glad we are friends.

      love
      kj

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  5. Kj, Wonderful photo of mom and Reese! What a wonderful week you had in such a perfect place. I long for the ocean, but I am having a grand time making art most days this Summer. xoxo

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    1. Annie, I am so happy for you. You live in a very beautiful area and I know how much you are inspired by it . The ocean is that for me. And also tall trees and my own garden :-)

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      kj

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  6. Your photos are making me yearn for the beach.

    Happy birthday to your mom!

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    1. I hope you make it to the beach soon , 8. I understand my place on things when I sm at the beach. And I ease drop :-)

      Love
      kj

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  7. Such a wonderful time! Your mom and Reese; JB and her friends. That's the way to do summer!

    The picture at the top is intriguing. That "Percolator" provides such interesting touches to the photo.

    Blessings and Bear hugs!

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    1. Rob, do you have an iPhone? The app costs $2.99. Waterlogue is even better .

      Thanks for getting that I'm doing summer . That 's precisely what I'm doing

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      kj

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  8. I'm glad you are finding so much to enjoy this summer. It's the best season, in my opinion!

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    1. You and I both, cs! Summer days are a day snd a half long and I love that . Compared to last year, I'm ready

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      kj

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  9. Oh how I long for the water... I hope to get there soon... SO glad your house came your way... what a lovely place. Great photos. I love the one of your mom and reese! amazing really...

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    1. thanks so much, zoe. the house in ptown is a miracle. i hope you plunge and bob in that chilly water soon.

      love
      kj

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