Kristen’s Blog
Fall is rolling in, the tide is turning, again
It’s fall in New England. A blustery, overcast day down by the shore carries the vow of a new season, along with remnants of the [...]
Twenty-three
Twenty-three years ago today, I said ‘yes’ to a life of recovery and ‘no’ to the addictive mess of a life I had been living. [...]
Remembering 9/11. Remembering…
On the anniversary of 9/11 many of us unite and reflect on that devastating event that changed lives in a flash and altered how we [...]
A Bubble off Plumb
All good things must come to an end. Not just good things, ALL things – good, bad and indifferent. In this case, it’s a good [...]
Peace Island
Peace and I met on a sandbar today. Not just any sandbar mind you but a sandbar in the middle of no where on an [...]
Unraveling
On an island, far far away from any mountains that remind me of anything to do with the awful forest fires that consumed our state [...]
Pixie Life – Day 1
Last night was my first night on the boat after waiting eons to get here. Well, maybe not eons but it sure seemed like it. [...]
Never never never give up
Our much awaited trip has begun. So many people asked if we were excited. Of course we are. And, it is much more complicated than [...]
The Countdown
In four days we are on a plane to Florida to commence our 26-day odyssey of recuperation and – let’s just say it – escape. [...]
4 months.
How can I mourn my loss when people across Colorado are mourning much bigger losses? This is the question that has been plaguing me for [...]
Home on the Pennsylvania turnpike? Swimming with the Orcas? Where…
Bob at Lime Kiln Lighthouse on San Juan Island says he has never seen anyone reactionless the first time they see a whale. Some emotion [...]
What in the world?
What kind of world is this we’re living in… Takes a lot love takes a lot love these days to keep your heart from freezing [...]
