An Epic 70th Birthday, and Camp Gigi Part One

It’s back! My birthday, the summer solstice, the first warm day in the PNW; and, after a hiatus last summer—following … Continue reading An Epic 70th Birthday, and Camp Gigi Part One

Kickass Grandparenting: A One Off

I sat at the window desk—Emma’s virtual-work desk—at my family’s Seattle home Friday as my bi-monthly Zoom gathering with the … Continue reading Kickass Grandparenting: A One Off

The summer slipped by, busy for a second pandemic-influenced one. The family went on two adventures and I went on … Continue reading Camp Gigi . . . Sort Of

The week has been full to the brim. I met Adrian (and a mom, who returned home) at Nisqually Wildlife … Continue reading Adventure Log: Camp Gigi and Harry’s Ridge

Found on a walk in the woods and researched. A similar internet photo is captioned, “Mr. & Mrs. Slug and … Continue reading Wordless Wednesday

Three-year-old Adrian is curled in a ball at my stomach, as if returning to the womb. Five-year-old Elliot is on … Continue reading Camp Gigi: Extreme Grandparenting

(Hard to choose just one photo during Camp Gigi 2019, but here’s a favorite.) Continue reading Wordless Wednesday