Patricia Harrelson

Last week, Mary Autumn and Nell came for a play date at Dearma’s. These girl cousins are mighty good friends. They share beautifully, help each other out, and consult eagerly on all ideas for play. It’s a joy to spend … Continue reading

Today is the day that the new Tippett baby is due to arrive. However, if past experience holds true, it will probably be a little while before we meet this little person. First of all, it seems that tradition dictates … Continue reading

It’s a busy week and a lot has happened since the Father’s Day weekend, but I don’t want this week to pass without saying a few words about this day when we traditionally acknowledge dads. Father’s Day weekend is the … Continue reading

I recently spent the entire day with my soon-to-be-13-year-old grandson. He planned the day for what has come to be called a birthday date with Dearma The itinerary in itself was fairly remarkable, but what was even more noteworthy was … Continue reading

At Gianna’s First Communion on Sunday, Father Fitzgerald spoke about the relationship between the words community and communion just as I was thinking about the commonalities between Catholicism (the religion of my childhood) and Buddhism (the religion I practice as … Continue reading

May is over filled and flowing with family affairs: birthdays, Mother’s Day, weddings, field trips, end-of-school-year events, and miscellaneous visits. Cindy and I have been furiously making cards and fixing food and snapping pictures ALL month. On Friday, we went … Continue reading

Athan, who will soon be 6, lost his first tooth this week. Well, actually it wasn’t the first tooth that he lost because when he was a wee little guy, he lost two brand new upper incisors when he fell … Continue reading

Words are insufficient to describe my awesome 6oth birthday, so I’ve created a slide show to illustrate the wonderful celebration I shared with my family. It begins with the pre-birthday garden work party with Bonnie and Fred. Next is the … Continue reading

About 15 years ago, I discovered the value of having a site where one could acknowledge and visit one’s ancestors. I was at a week-long Writing Conference in Iowa, and mid-week we were given the afternoon off to do as … Continue reading

Nell turned three yesterday. She patiently awaited the arrival of her guests, dressed in party clothes with streamers hanging above her head. The table was gaily arranged with place settings designed and made by brother Huckle. Knowing her propensity for … Continue reading