Refresh.

17 03 2022

It’s been awhile. A long while.

So I’ll begin slowly, and see how this goes. For now, I’m testing the waters to see if I’m even capable of posting a blog post again. And changing a theme. And posting a photo on here. And… we’ll see.

In the meantime, my mind is not far from those who are living in fear in the Ukraine. And Yemen. And in the countless other areas of the world and the United States, where violence and divisions are part of everyday life.

But especially Ukraine today because that pops up on the news feed the most right now.

Lord, have mercy on all those living in fear, hiding out, fleeing the violence, and welcoming the refugee. Lord, have mercy on those who are working to bring peace.

And Lord, bring a refresh within each of our hearts. Especially mine.





hmm…

21 03 2020

trying again… testing out the blog again, to see if I want to start posting once more. Here? somewhere else? different name? different site? we’ll see… this is merely a test.





Thailand, last day of visit

15 05 2014





Thailand, Day 6

15 05 2014





Thailand, Days 4 & 5

15 05 2014





Thailand, Jordan & Lucia’s Wedding

15 05 2014





Thailand, Day 3

14 05 2014

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Family

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Maya

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Soi 8: food carts

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Family

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Street scenes

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“Sukhumvit Sling”, a passionfruit-based refreshing beverage at Citylight Coffee

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Family

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Birthday celebration: with sticky rice and mangoes!!!!

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Sticky Rice and Mangoes… my favorite dessert in the world!!

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working on the wedding fans to be handed out

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Family

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Project Fan… with the fam.

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Jordan and Lucia





Thailand, Day 2

14 05 2014

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Bangkok scene

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Family

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At Rama IX Park

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The groom and his father/minister

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Susie, painting…

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Susie’s picture

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Jordan

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Family

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Setting up the rehearsal dinner

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one of THE best cooks in the world!

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Som Tam, Sticky Rice and Chicken, Spring Roll





14 05 2014

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partial view of Bangkok, from some rooftop Skyler took us to

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Terminal 21 Mall, Bangkok

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Citylight Coffee, run by Nightlight International.

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Citylight Coffee, Bangkok

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Green Curry Fried Rice, at Terminal 21 FoodCourt

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Bean, eating her noodles





The pigeon has several stages… Happy Halloween!

31 10 2013

Kajsa wanted to be the pigeon this year for Halloween–that is, “the” pigeon of Mo Willems’ books, namely, Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus. She loves the Willems books. And the pigeon. As do I. They’re quite fun.

Our little pigeon had three stages, thanks to three opportunities to wear the costume–Chinese school, Elementary School parade, and trick-or-treating tonight. Whatever the stage, it was a fun Halloween!

Pigeon #2, fabric wings. School parade.

Pigeon #2, fabric wings. School parade.

(different beak, smaller tail, more comfy velcro on the hood)

(different beak, smaller tail, more comfy velcro on the hood)

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