Sis-in-law

At the risk of sounding really corny, I'm just so thrilled to have my sis-in-law in my life... today I got a huge gift in the mail because one of her chief personality traits is generosity. It's my second favorite trait of hers, right behind immediate and copious texting capabilities.

So here's to Dana, (I know bro was involved too, but let's face facts, he does not often mail gifts) who sent me awesome handmade jewelry, handmade glass beads, fab books, a great hippie bag, and a coat for my imminent (OK, eventual) move to Ludington.

This was in addition to the special necklace bought at the health food store in Ludington to help manifest the move...

Thanks Sis!

Love the Seasons

When I decided to leave Winter Wonderland, which used to be a marketing phrase for Michigan, probably because it would have been too rude to go with, "When the last person leaves, please turn the lights out," people would say, oh, but won't you miss the seasons?

Well, we have those kind of seasons within driving distance - drive 2 hours and you get snow and can watch the leaves change if that is hugely important to you.

But we have great seasons in Phoenix too - we just left Uncontained Trash season, and today is the first official day for Pumpkin Pie Blizzard season, otherwise known as the Sugar Solstice. Close on its heels, but still plenty of time to buy gifts, is Eggnog Latte season.

It's true that Summer is our longest season, but today I'm grateful that it won't come back until mid-February.

Here are some season pictures for you.