Archive for July 2009 | Monthly archive page
rose, originally uploaded by pilgrimgirl. “We can complain because rose bushes have thorns or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses” I loved this article about people who constantly complain while traveling. It reminded me of a recent train trip where we ended up being stranded on the tracks for an hour without power (read: no [...]
my leg, originally uploaded by pilgrimgirl. I keep trying to think of a way to express how I feel right now, and no matter what I say it just sounds a bit over-the-top sentimental… This time last year I was lying in a hospital bed, unable to even stand on my left leg. I was [...]
grandma’s flowers, originally uploaded by pilgrimgirl. Being a scholar, an “academic,” allows me to meld my daily life into whatever I study. Even the most mundane of experiences can augment the way that I’m approaching a question or a problem that I’m seeing in my historical work. I see this as an asset, as an [...]
June 2009, originally uploaded by pilgrimgirl. Went to the garden this morning, as is my usual routine, to greet the day. I said hello to the rosebushes, encouraged the fledgling cucumber plant, and gathered a large bunch of hibiscus blossoms for my table. The bees were out in full force and a lizard came out [...]
GameBoy’s getting strong., originally uploaded by mind on fire. GameBoy sits in the “engine room” of a coed team boat in this pic, providing the strength for the team. His favorite seat is #1, where he sets the pace for the boat–his training as a musician certainly helps him with this! Yesterday morning I spent [...]
CatGirl the Captain., originally uploaded by mind on fire. The kids had their first-ever outrigger canoeing races on Saturday. What a fabulous experience for both of them!! Here you can see a picture of Catgirl as the steersman of the girls’ team. She commands that canoe like a pro!
THE BOOK!, originally uploaded by pilgrimgirl. Given that we just saw the new movie, it seemed high time to remind you of some of the ways the kiddos (& John) have celebrated their Harry Potter-love over the years…
my team, originally uploaded by pilgrimgirl. Just had to share this picture of me with some of my team members after a recent outrigger race. They are such awesome strong women! In two weeks we’ll be ‘graduating’ and moving up to being regular team members rather than 1st-year novices. This is so exciting!
this rose has a song to sing, originally uploaded by pilgrimgirl. I feel like I need to plan something special towards the end of this month, to celebrate the fact that this is not last year, that John is not rushing home to see me admitted into the hospital, that I don’t have any surgery [...]
grandma’s flowers, originally uploaded by pilgrimgirl. The past few weeks have been busy with many small projects, with mini-goals, and minor accomplishments. I haven’t found much time for blogging or photo-taking because I’ve been busy with gardening & research & ramping up my exercise routine in preparation for outrigger races that will be four or [...]
like fireworks, originally uploaded by pilgrimgirl. Twenty-five years ago I watched a display of fireworks from my hospital room window, knowing that in the morning I would be wheeled into surgery to remove the tumor in my knee via the amputation of my leg. My cancer diagnosis was in May and I’d had six weeks [...]
Having John back in the kitchen makes everything so right in the world once again! Last year, due to my extended illness, we got out of our local eating habit. This morning after a trip to the Farmer’s Market, we are back in business. I can’t tell you how wonderful it is to be making [...]
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