where shall we begin?
by building community
wherever we can

where shall we begin?
by building community
wherever we can

a scary moment
can instantly change to love
if you choose your words

sometimes darkness wins
in the midst of a school day
until we find light

replaceable glass
that shatters understanding
as we question all
my son shares his home
with diagonal slices
of sweet plátanos

road trip, adjusted:
no Canadian journey
([s]miles with our son)

after everything
he asked if he could stay here
with his new family
the pic of the day:
shattered shards of icy glass
in a parking lot?

a partner ski date
with never-gets-old peak views
and perfect powder?

or my son’s bracelet
two weeks into this new life
we’re building from scratch?

it’s my dilemma:
choosing the best words, pictures
to capture this life


volunteering time
and baking for her sisters
my lovely youngest



back to school and work
my mind’s still in these mountains
burning for a view


Echo learned Spanish
(only understands our son)
it’s a joyful day