jayna | July 20, 2010
Proud as could be, E called my name, insisting I watch her climb the hayloft steps. One by one, she firmly planted her bare feet and clapped when she found herself among the sweet smelling bales. Always fond of the magic found among the dust and straw, she had just mastered the steep stairs without [...]
jayna | July 18, 2010
On our long drive home from the beach tonight, E needed to make a pit stop. The husband took her into a gas station while I stayed in the car with MJ. As they were coming back out, I saw him pause and say something to a middle-aged man that was holding the door open [...]
jayna | July 15, 2010
Everyone, Frank. Frank, everyone. Before I left to visit back home this time, made sure that all of the fish in the tank were well fed, as it would be a few days before the husband returned to feed them while I was gone. Feeder flakes were stuck in for the tetras and angelfish, algae [...]
jayna | July 14, 2010
jayna | July 13, 2010
10 miles down the turnpike before the tears. She doesn’t want to leave her grammie. Tired sighs. Eyes closed. They sleep. I drive. Long, lonesome stretch with trucks passing and no exits. Dust flies from our tires. A potty break on the shoulder. Dry seats are good. Toys shared. And not. They bother the cats [...]
