i crack open my eyes against the brightness of the dawn as light streams like a river like a blinking mole i emerge from my den grasping the rungs i descend downward my movements careful and measured out the door and down the dark hall leading me to the spiral of iron lower i descend…

An Irish Blessing May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind always be at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, And rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand. This was written on St. Patrick’s…

Happy Birthday Albert Einstein. Born on 3.14. The number of pi. (Just a little piece of trivia for those who care.)

At Gram Pemrick’s funeral, the family came together for the first time in many years. It was so good to see everyone after so long. Even though we are all many miles apart, the love and respect for our grandmother and mother drew us all back together to share the memories and love for each…