“Skins” and other experiments

“Skins” are made by pouring fluid acrylic paint (I use Golden) onto wax paper or some other non-stick surface, in several colors, and “marbling” with a skewer or a toothpick.  They take forever to dry, but the effect is very cool, and the...

Better late than later still….

The reunion was a great success–we gathered at the Holiday Inn Express/Raptor Reef in Hayden, Idaho, and although I avoided the waterslides and bumper cars, it was wonderful to see the kids and braver members of the clan having so much fun.  It’s safe to...

Look out bumper cars, here I come!

There are bumper cars at or near the site of this year’s Lael reunion (I think those sneaky Kramers might be plotting a take-over :)), and there’s a waterslide, too.  I’m taking my swim suit, for sure, although it remains to be seen whether or not...

Hanging in there

Well, Buck had to be put down; he was in too much pain and he depended on me to do what needed to be done.  Maybe that’s the greatest act of love we can show a dearly beloved pet–stepping up to do the hard thing when it’s time.  Yes, I cried a lot,...

A Sad Day

It looks as though the old Buckaroo will be leaving us today. Lots of crying to be done, and plenty of remembering.  There will be smiles as well as tears, and all the Buck stories will warm our hearts. What a gift that horse has been to all of us here on the Triple...

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