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We were on our way back from the city, in a dark car.  It had been a long fun day of dancing and eating, and both Ella and Finn were snug in their car seats, and we expected them to sleep.
Ella had other ideas. Thin crust pizza and small batch ice cream were churning in [...]


Black Fish

22Jul08

From Yellow Elephant: A Bright Bestiary, poetry for children, but just generally excellent.  Also, directly related to our recent trip.
Black Fish
Now all silver quiver.
Now all dark flash.
She’s all water and wonder,
this black fish.
By Julie Larios


Aloha #1

05Jul08

Ten great things about Kauai:
1) wild orchids, everywhere
2)sweet hui ling mui margaritas
3) snorkeling with Ella and Finn
4) hui ling mui shave ice
5) sea turtles on the beach
6) nocturnal frogs on the grass
7) snorkeling alone
cucumber mojitos
9) huli huli ono
10) sitting on the lanai, at sunset, with Kory