systems down...

It seems my dear computer is still feeling a bit under the weather, making the business of blogging difficult, especially considering how attached I am to my singular piece of technology. What can I say? Other computers just don't do it for me. I know there is newer, sleeker, and all around more impressive, but to me there is only one. So while I await the much needed repairs and maintenance, I am taking a bit of a break from the blog, not that I've been at all that long anyway.

But before I go, I will share a little wondering...

So a few of my nearest and dearest have recently experienced a situation similar to my own; just as you feel a bit of momentum in the area of professional endeavors and possibilities, CRASH, system's down. It's just a little funny to me, my computer is seriously the only piece of technology I truly rely on (besides the basics of course) and just as I seem to be needing it the most, away it goes.

Lot's of projects and things to share soon. Loves.

yet another departure...

all too soon it seems, summer is turning away to leave. as i was leaving work this evening i felt a certain chill in the air that can only mean one thing. oh sweet summer, leaving me now, it's not even september!

speaking of departures, i am waking up on the early side of life tomorrow and heading to the bay area to celebrate the last single days of one of my favorite people. that's right, my dear friend dede is going to be a mrs. soon. another one bites the dust. but not really. this is the real deal, the kind of happy we all hope for. but we'll have time to toast the charming couple later; for now it's all about her. going to get my toes done with her and the gals, have myself an in and out burger, drink a bit too much i am sure, and squeeze in a quickie with good ol' anthropologie....oh the thrills of being a girl.

(inspired by the times, and like so many of my photos, this one was taken by yours truly while in argentina)

And away he goes...

my littlest man left this morning for his long journey to argentina. after a few weeks of second thoughts, strange dreams, and of course sudden moments of complete panic; i let him go. it's not his first time, nor likely will it be his last. he will be there with his father and family, getting lots of love and attention, eating lots of wonderful food, and taking in the sights and scenery of his homeland. it's a wonderful experience for a six year old, and in the end really what choice did i have; but boy, am i going to miss that sweet face, and of course all the mischief and kisses...  

technical difficulties, a wonderful wednesday, and the view from the kitchen table....

It's been too long, I know. Like me, my computer has reached the dreaded age of maintenance. Of course I am not the prompt and apt individual who realizes there is a problem, and then immediately gets to fixing it. No not me. Though I must say, I am beginning to realize and even appreciate my own tendencies, only after years of scratching my head and wondering why I am not right there with everyone else. It's kind of like that whole Slow Food Movement, good things take their sweet old time.

Last Wednesday found us all needing a little magic and adventure, so I packed a quick picnic and loaded the boys up and off we went.

Jacksonville is a tiny little gold mining town that has plenty of charm and ease and is only about thirty minutes away. We laid about in a little park, ate lunch, bought the little person an ice cream cone, and did a bit of wine tasting. Then we decided why stop here, let's head out into the Applegate Valley see some sights, and hit up another tasting room. So we did and here's a bit of what we saw...

and of course, the view from the back seat....

We ended up stopping in at Troon Vineyard, where we sipped a bit more wine, laid in the hammock and played bocce ball. It was wonderful. We had the place all to ourselves on account of it being a weekday, and of course there was the impending storm....

And so here I sit, at my favorite place, thinking about our sweet day together...