A life-long Californian living in the Texas Hill Country. Tuesday, June 24, 2014. The last years, before my dad died, Mother and I played Scrabble in the kitchen, at the little card table where they ate dinner every night, in front of the TV. Mother liked to recount stories, remembering every detail until she and I were laughing and dabbing at our eyes. My father would stare at the TV wishing he could tur.

Dreams of the Cupcake Fiend. Yes, I am! He announced, rather proudly.

Tuesday, January 1, 2013. The other side of the story. Gary was the official photographer of the night. His shots are much better than mine. Gary is trying to get some attention by jumping in the middle of this pose. Megan is flagging Gary for a personal foul. Theresa and her sister Mary, patiently waiting for Nick to arrive.

Thursday, February 17, 2011. In the Fence of Food. That is to say, days of being green. In other words, that period of inexperienced youth.