-emerging-

that's how i feel.

finally emerging from the stress & chaos.

this has been such a relentless few weeks.

like we've been swimming upstream.

i would like to now simply float with the current.

here's my list...

spring break

yesterday, marian flew by herself to santa cruz

to spend the week with emily.

so now this is happening:

muppets

last night, ned and i saw muppets most wanted.  it. was. amazing.  it's like the universe is righting the "henson imbalance" from which we've all been suffering.  hilarious, never-ending cameos.

i loved ty burrell's good-natured caricature of europeans {tiny coffee, tiny car, 6-week paid vacay}.

hail

having our roof inspected & assessed for the damage caused back in september by this:

taxes

still haven't dealt with this.  ugh.

traveling mercies

recommended by our librarian, miss ruby.  i'm loving this book.  it is anne lamott's memoir of how she came to find faith - not a graceful "leap" of faith, but a series of staggers.  i want to meet her & be friends. 

this video

they are selling a leather duffel, but the story is really beautiful.

in case you have an extra $1000, the bag is here.

myel

missy's son.  one week from thursday, on april 3rd, he will turn 17 {seventeen?!}.  would you like to send him a card? thereby helping missy send her son a tidal wave of love from beyond this physical plane?  i just knew you would.

here is his mailing address:

     Myel Gilkerson

     3555 Thorpe Lane

     Kneeland, CA  95549

and if you are inclined to send a present, well...

being 17 and a new driver, i think the best gift is money for gas.

i'll post another reminder on thursday.

♥