cat

b ~ Among the porcelain, among some talk of you and me,

If there was one thing I would rush into a burning building for–beyond loved ones, pets, and the paperwork locked in the fireproof box– this would be it. My Gram gave this kitty to me when I was twelve years

cat

b ~ Among the porcelain, among some talk of you and me,

If there was one thing I would rush into a burning building for–beyond loved ones, pets, and the paperwork locked in the fireproof box– this would be it. My Gram gave this kitty to me when I was twelve years

self

a ~ Among the porcelain, among some talk of you and me,

I’m feeling off today, and it could be because of the rain that has settled into our New England bones, or it could be because it’s the end of the school year, but it’s probably because I have an uncle

self

a ~ Among the porcelain, among some talk of you and me,

I’m feeling off today, and it could be because of the rain that has settled into our New England bones, or it could be because it’s the end of the school year, but it’s probably because I have an uncle

beads

a ~ And would it have been worth it after all, After the cups, the marmalade, the tea,

  When I was about 11 I went out to breakfast with my parents and used my finely honed mental skills to have the waiter bring me a jelly basket filled with orange marmalade. No, this is true. I didn’t

beads

a ~ And would it have been worth it after all, After the cups, the marmalade, the tea,

  When I was about 11 I went out to breakfast with my parents and used my finely honed mental skills to have the waiter bring me a jelly basket filled with orange marmalade. No, this is true. I didn’t

aftertea

b ~ And would it have been worth it after all, After the cups, the marmalade, the tea,

We jumped into the car, buckled up and headed North, this boy who was not mine, but rather mine for the day. His father felt sure that he would read the whole trip, his nose buried deep within the pages.

aftertea

b ~ And would it have been worth it after all, After the cups, the marmalade, the tea,

We jumped into the car, buckled up and headed North, this boy who was not mine, but rather mine for the day. His father felt sure that he would read the whole trip, his nose buried deep within the pages.

sky

a ~ And in short, I was afraid.

  My house is very, very quiet. About an hour ago the power went off, and nobody screamed. One dirty plate sits on the kitchen counter. Two dirty wine glasses stand next to it. Because I didn’t do the dishes

sky

a ~ And in short, I was afraid.

  My house is very, very quiet. About an hour ago the power went off, and nobody screamed. One dirty plate sits on the kitchen counter. Two dirty wine glasses stand next to it. Because I didn’t do the dishes

community (Small)

b ~ And in short, I was afraid.

After months of anticipation and being reminded by the invitation posted on the fridge, Saturday was finally the day for the bar mitzvah. The morning brought rain and cold temperatures, but our enthusiasm would not be dampened. The ceremony began with prayers

community (Small)

b ~ And in short, I was afraid.

After months of anticipation and being reminded by the invitation posted on the fridge, Saturday was finally the day for the bar mitzvah. The morning brought rain and cold temperatures, but our enthusiasm would not be dampened. The ceremony began with prayers

cinderella (Small)

b ~ And I have seen the eternal Footman hold my coat, and snicker,

My life of late has been filled with library book requests for sparkly tales of evening gowns and formal balls; avidly following the story of a brave young woman getting a very Disney makeover; and birthdays. My own personal philosophy

cinderella (Small)

b ~ And I have seen the eternal Footman hold my coat, and snicker,

My life of late has been filled with library book requests for sparkly tales of evening gowns and formal balls; avidly following the story of a brave young woman getting a very Disney makeover; and birthdays. My own personal philosophy