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This evening, I'm not doing too much drinking...or thinking for that matter. I'd like to say that I am spending my sober (pregnant) New Year's reflecting and meditating on all past endeavors and future hopes. But on the eve of this new year, I feel the presence of so much change to come. I'm on the eve of something much more than just 2010.
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...the Earth goes round the sun, the Earth goes round the sun and now Julian is one.
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The costume choices this year were between a gnome, an alligator (which I think really meant a dinosaur), and a prince. Prince won, which was a relief, considering I needed to make it Friday. Even better, thanks to some fabric in my stash and a friend's, nothing had to be purchased to complete it!
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Yesterday, I attended a beautiful wedding. The bride became like a fourth daughter to my mother after the two have worked together for many years. She attended my wedding in Switzerland and I was honored to attend hers, as well.
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Fall entered this year with a sudden crispness and change in light. I welcomed it wholeheartedly. Oranges, yellows, reds. The colors of the changing leaves, the colors of the growing fruits and vegetables. The scarves, mittens, socks. The winding down of summer outings and busyness, traded for a more introspective time. This change of season seems to be the one that affects me most. Invigorating but calming.
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Big sigh...this is a story that many of us have been hearing lately. One of frustration, defeat, vulnerability. All pertaining to healthcare...or lack, thereof.
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Early this morning, I experienced something that I'm not sure I even realize what the effect will be. A new life came into this world. My dear friend warned me before going to bed that tonight may be the night. She began contractions at 8:30pm, and by 1am I was called to her house to witness the birth only 35 minutes later.
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For whatever reason, upon return from our one vacation this summer to the Rogue River in Southern Oregon, we are exhausted. Even though sleeping in (and yes, staying up late as well) was a common occurrence, we can't shake this jet-lagged feeling. Is it possible to have too much relaxation? Lazy days in the hot Oregon weather contributed, but we're back to overcast mornings and cool evenings. I'm thinking that once we get back to our normal routines, things will improve.
To try to encourage that along, I made a loaf of sourdough bread yesterday, which set overnight to be baked this morning. Eaten immediately with melting butter and eggs...yes, this will surely help.
Anyway, here are some snapshots of our adventures. (Creek walk in Lithia Park, Ashland, and a boat ride and hike around Lost Creek Lake. The rest of the time was mostly spent with the backdrop of the Rogue River above, or better known as Grandma's River.)
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