11-11-11: Wearing Purple & Free at Last
Tonight I’m celebrating my 400th post with Bitzie curled up next to me and wearing her purple. We are celebrating the veteran survivors of wars fought with the terrorists in our own homes. In October, I wrote 31 survivor stories and invited everyone to wear purple to express their commitment to end domestic … Read more
J2J Day 13: Spring Snow in the Mountains Where It Belongs
When I lived in Chicago, I got weary of snow ~ especially when it was still snowing when the calendar said it was Spring. Out here in the Pacific Northwest, I am fond of seeing the snow in the mountains where it belongs. On a clear day, my heart sings when I see mountains in … Read more
J2J Day 12: St. Patrick’s Day in the Pacific Northwest
Mayor Daley’s Last St. Pat’s Parade St. Patrick’s Day, 1992 was a rare warm and sunny day in Chicago. Mayor Daley was up for re-election, and the Irish eyes were smiling. I voted and hopped on a plane for my first trip to the Pacific Northwest. I was nostalgic this year because he had walked in … Read more
