I wrote this on Sunday, March 28, 2010, 4 days post PRK Laser surgery. My eyes are feeling much better right now. They go from stinging, to feeling as if someone is cutting onions in front of me, to feeling as if I were in a Sub-Saharan sandstorm, to feeling [...]
Last week, we had a wonderful reunion with the Yamamotos! When Rick and I lived in Japan (1988-1991), weekly Rick played violin duets (and did lesson exchanges) with Mrs. Yamamoto. She is a talented violinist and outstanding violin teacher. She generously drew both Rick and me into her unique musical [...]
Books! How many times have I thought, "So many books, so little time"? Recently, I heard my friend lament, "Fran, I'm gonna die before I get to read all the books on my saved list at the library!" I got to looking around the house today and man-oh-man do we [...]
I wrote this after a beautiful early spring hike with Leslie: Another gorgeous day in Seattle. Warmish and lots of sunshine. Leslie Fichtner and I went up Mount Si. Do you call it a hike, a climb, a workout? Whatever it is, I love it! It is Seattle’s backyard hike. [...]
Don't know if you know this, but I am a dog LOVER at heart. Fifteen and a half years ago, Rick somehow talked me into getting a cat and I have grown to love our cat, Little Bear (even if I am slightly allergic to him and he only comes [...]