by Deb Farris | Nov 21, 2016 | Musings
Sunday night, a good mystery, a fire in the fireplace…I stare at the flames and think of cooking–both need the right balance of timing, heat and attention. I hadn’t planned a dinner party in a while. Making plans is not my preferred way of doing...
by Deb Farris | Sep 3, 2016 | Musings, Uncategorized
“The waves are HUGE! White caps! Come look!” Todd sounded like a little boy discovering the water for the first time. “Where?” I said walking into the room not yet awake. “There! Oop…here comes another set!” It looked more...
by Deb Farris | Sep 1, 2015 | Musings, Uncategorized
It’s 3:00 a.m. and I wake up when Todd says, “There’s a critter in your closet.” Silence… “Rose is in there.” Good, I think, go back to sleep. “…now it’s behind the bed.” “Sweetie, I don’t...
by Deb Farris | Feb 14, 2014 | Family, Uncategorized
Every year, my husband and I agree that we don’t have to celebrate Valentine’s Day because we don’t need a designated day to say our love is special. Some years we agree not to get each other a card. On others, we agree to get one. One year, Todd...
by Deb Farris | Jan 22, 2014 | Family, Uncategorized
“I’ll get dressed and take you out, Sam,” Todd says to our dog as he runs up the steps and trips, causing a loud thud. I jump. Are you okay…? I think but don’t ask. It’s early morning, I’m not really awake yet and Todd is a teaser....
