Here's JB waving from our local beach, our dog Mattie beside her, at low tide, last summer, one of my favorite photos of all time. We are so lucky to have a bay and beach within a block of our house. Today, as I write this, the temperature outside is barely 14 degrees F, and I'm no fan of winter. Mattie and I rely on JB to brave winter with one or two walks a day, a huge gift to sedentary cozy me.
I love these two.....
It's now a new year and so far it's a terrible mess: continuing Covid and masks and social cancellations wrapped around very scary politics and a shocking decline in truth and civility and integrity. The USA and the world are in trouble. I haven't given up hope, but I'm teetering. Still, I wish each of us a good year and the ability to love and to enjoy ourselves, our work, our spaces, and the people who share our tribes.
Here's JB again, another favorite. This time she's in our fabulous renovated kitchen. Not a day goes by that we don't marvel at this kitchen, with its light-filled windows and open shelving and ample room to store things properly. Only one junk drawer in the whole room!
And finally, here I am with my 8 year old granddaughter Miss Reesie. Not much else needs to be said, except how much I love her and her three older brothers. It's a joy to have these kids in my life. It's a joy to see my daughter as a wonderful mother.
Oh yes: A word about my books. I'm learning the commerce of promoting and selling books. It's not fun. Metadata, algorithms, categories, keywords, sales reports. I'm tackling all of it little by little--relying on my turtle approach--and I'm selling my books--but slowly. I didn't expect it would be so hard, for example, to accumulate reader reviews on Amazon. It's like pulling teeth. That said, every time a review appears, I'm overjoyed. (Hint Hint: If you're reading this, and you've read Love & Other Annoyances or The Light Stays On, and you haven't already: please please write a review on Amazon. I can't offer bribes but I might if I could!)
Thanks for stopping by. I hope over time to rebuild my blog here. I'm so glad you're along for the ride.
love kj
Oh I do miss living near the ocean! But I soothe myself by walks in the forested trails and summers by a cool Adirondack mountain lake. We are really so blessed to have such amazing variety in this country.
ReplyDeleteI love your kitchen!!! I hope amazing food is being prepared there.
As for the state of this country's soul, I remain hopeful, but like you, I am starting to teeter. I fear it will get much worse before it gets better.
Wishing you, JB and Mattie a happy and healthy new year.
Hello 8, love your comment and I agree with every word. Covid has increased our cooking skills more than we even imagined. And our kitchen is a gem. Here's hoping we all survive this crazy period in the US and on the planet.
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Fabulous blog
ReplyDeletethank you, Rajani.
DeleteRead my new post. Happy new year 🎉
ReplyDeleterajani, obstacles are winds for our sails, right? Good luck with your life coaching.
DeleteSeeing as the eyes and minds of America are caught in a cycle of information, disinformation, and of course just plain bullshit.
ReplyDeleteWe always knew or, should have, that anything attached to the Trump name would be shady as hell. The twice impeached disgraced failed former president has a track record of misdirection and a dark mind.
The question is how to go forward, I have a daughter and granddaughter we have 0 communication over this shit. Sorry they are adults and I will not relent in my decision to oppose the fuhrer wannabe. The only way to win a war is show up for the battles kj.
That all said the new year has rolled around and like last year it came with warnings and caution tape--I am good with all that. I'd be better if the assholes would stop and THINK!
Be Well Karen Jasper and never give in to their darkness.
Hi Mark, I'm sorry if your kids see Trump differently. You are definitely right that he is shady and amoral. warnings and caution tape: that's a great description for our entry into 2022. Like you, I will never give in either. Never. love kj
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