Category Archives: Familia

Family past and future. Family of origin, family we create, thoughts about what family means to us.

A day at home, and a run!

Juanjo and I both worked most of the day from home today, him downstairs in the “den” where he always works, me up in the living room camped out in an easy chair near the window. We took a break … Continue reading

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Spain Sunday

Another walk under the pines with Juanjo’s dad. Bright blue sky, fresh breeze, children playing here and there. Feeling my muscles work out the tension of flying and working too hard. Talking about Spanish politics, and how the neighborhood has … Continue reading

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Spring in Toledo!

I arrived in Spain yesterday, Juanjo has been here for two weeks. A spring visit to the family. As I write this Juanjo is lounging on the couch with his dad watching a soccer game. True happiness for both of … Continue reading

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Mom’s Girls

Mom’s girls Tyler and Ali catching frogs. Laughing and playing outside. Squished together at the dinner table. Homemade tamales for dinner. Freshly-sliced strawberries on cheesecake. Delicious Creme-filled-white-chocolate covered frozen strawberries (from China!)-Kayla and Mealani must have eaten 5 or 6 … Continue reading

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¿Tienes ganas ya de irte?

Mi madre siempre me pregunta lo mismo cuando nos acercamos a los días finales de mis mútiples estancias en Toledo. Me dice con su tono guasón que anuncia el cariñoso puyazo que se avecina: “Qué, ¿tienes ganas ya de irte?”

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