Beneath the Wraps

                 My whole purpose for going to Utah in the first place was to see my sister’s family and that of my son, Ryan. Initailly I thought I would go at the end of July as Shelly and Shaylynn would have camp and Shelly would need someone to stay with the boys while Todd was at work.  Then I got word of an upcoming ward reunion for August 19 th . I somehow didn’t feel that I would be able to stay that long and declined the reunion.  Later Shelly informed me that she was released from her calling and wouldn’t be attending camp after all – which gave me opportunity to make arrangements to attend the reunion after all.   And then Natalee (aka Sunny) called to ask if I’d be there this summer so that she could arrange for my sibs and I to get together.   She made arrangements for all of us to get together for a barbeque on the 18 th .   So my initial plan was to take the greyhound on the 15 th and arrive on the 1...

I realize that for each year that I've had this blog,  I have mentioned the crazy weather in Utah.  It's not just Utah.  It's my first February in Oregon, and so I really don't know any different.  Except I have asked and the response has always been "this is very unusual" about everything ever since our arrival.             Jenna and I went for a walk last night (when the temperature had finally dropped from 76 degrees) and discovered blossoms and flowers and growth that we don't normally see for at least another month.    Thought I'd take pictures. starting out I love daffodils Jenna has always liked these.  She would pick them when we lived in Kearns I can't believe how quickly the trees have bloomed Each morning the clouds hang low on the hills This is often how it feels driving I5 from Myrtle Creek to Roseburg actual pig that lives...

In 2012 I was introduced to Reverso poetry (created by Marilyn Singer) when Jenna and I checked out a book from the library.  The book is called  Mirror Mirror  by Marilyn Singer. (also beautiful illustrations by Josee Masse)  Here is another attempt I have made in creating my own reverso.  Read the left column from top to bottom before reading the right.  Enjoy. Without a coat                                              After so much rain to keep me warm,                                        through my windows, through clouds                                              sun is shining. the sun breaks.     ...

I suppose there have been things on my mind that I think I will post - and if I actually take the time to write what it is I think I want to say - it doesn't come out too great.  I realize I don't NEED to post, but sometimes I feel like I should.   Today Jenna and I decided to walk to Millsite Park.  I took several pictures before we got there and even more when we arrived.  Here are some of them: notice the sun-faded red with the mark of the arrow in dark red - as it remained there for almost four mounths typical sight all throughout the state bridge over main street amphitheater where bands perform music in the park