There are several wildfires burning in Oregon and some of the smoke has made it into the Gorge. It may make for a nice sunset.
i read that wild fires are down this year
however, we get a lot of lightning here and in the dry season/winter we get sawgrass/everglades "lightning" fires that can produce a lot of ash and smoke (park rangers set fires as needed too)
and since the glades are practically in my backyard we can get some some funky skies
New downstairs neighbor clunked around at 4am and woke me up (couldn't go back to sleep). Now I can leave for work earlier and maybe put a dent in my mound of work that never gets caught up.
I have spent the better part of 35 years being a single parent. Don't try it if you really don't need to. It is hard, the weight of the world (because as a parent my kids are my world) sat squarely upon my shoulders. Silver lining? I molted out of a shell of rigidity and a harsh judgmental perspective into someone who is inclusive, forgiving, humble and generous. While I wouldn't wish the experience of needlessly being a single parent upon anyone, I would not trade mine for the world.
I have spent the better part of 35 years being a single parent. Don't try it if you really don't need to. It is hard, the weight of the world (because as a parent my kids are my world) sat squarely upon my shoulders. Silver lining? I molted out of a shell of rigidity and a harsh judgmental perspective into someone who is inclusive, forgiving, humble and generous. While I wouldn't wish the experience of needlessly being a single parent upon anyone, I would not trade mine for the world.
I have spent the better part of 35 years being a single parent. Don't try it if you really don't need to.It is hard, the weight of the world (because as a parent my kids are my world) sat squarely upon my shoulders. Silver lining? I molted out of a shell of rigidity and a harsh judgmental perspective into someone who is inclusive, forgiving, humble and generous. While I wouldn't wish the experience of needlessly being a single parent upon anyone, I would not trade mine for the world.
Jade, that's precisely why I never adopted a child on my own....I really wanted the package deal, not just a baby.
I have spent the better part of 35 years being a single parent. Don't try it if you really don't need to. It is hard, the weight of the world (because as a parent my kids are my world) sat squarely upon my shoulders. Silver lining? I molted out of a shell of rigidity and a harsh judgmental perspective into someone who is inclusive, forgiving, humble and generous. While I wouldn't wish the experience of needlessly being a single parent upon anyone, I would not trade mine for the world.
I get so tired of being the ONLY one to take out the garbage....and do dishes......and having to carry it several yards away to a dumpster and touch the disgusting lid.......but on the way out there tonight, I got a burst of fresh air and a sky full of bright, glowing stars and a bright half moon with a halo around it.
