Long Hollow

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Realtor, writer, blogger in Austin, TX

Category: My Country Life

  • …whispering hope

    I sat on the porch swing this evening listening to David Gray and watching the cardinal couple dine at the feeder. Just as the sun slipped below the trees, I felt myself slipping, too, into worry about the future. But right away I hit the brakes and scrambled back up to reality. It hit me…

  • Surprise! (and my sweet!s of the week)

    One morning a few weeks ago, eyelids drawn against the assault of bright light, I felt my way into the bathroom and turned on the water to wake up my face. Up popped something from the drain which made my eyes fly open without the water: a scorpion, moving fast. I guess cold water wakes…

  • Flash of Blue

    Gray sky, false promises. The world barely breathes.  I see colors fading, petals drying, feel my spirit sagging. And then   there's a flash of blue. A Mystery Bird, bringing excitement, color… and therefore, hope.   I know.  A little melodramatic. But that morning I really did feel very blah. The air was still and…

  • Kids, grandpuppies, and other sweets of the week

    Nothing perks you up after a long night working a rehearsal dinner than being greeted by a bunch of kids you love, plus your grandpuppy, when your aching feet finally carry you into the house. In my case this happened Friday night, close to midnight, and the kids included my son, his fiance, her sister,…

  • Dinner Theater (starring Max)

    I sit on the back deck, glass of red wine in my hand, rocking back and forth, back and forth. Tom has to work late, so I'm covering the evening meal for him.  Max is stretched out in front of his food bowl. Belle is just a few feet away near hers. The sun has…

  • Morning Songs and Dreams Come True

    I stepped out into the gray dawn one day last week for a quick walk with the dogs before dashing off to a full day that would include the bank, a doctor's appointment, moving TG into her summer sub-let, a drive-by to pick up full size sheets and a hug from her brother at the…

  • Wildflowers, Swimming Dogs, and other Sweet!s of the Week

    I came upon this field of wildflowers dancing in the wind yesterday afternoon. Sunshine plus a breeze plus a bouquet like this from nature equals a spring cleaning for my soul. No room left for any shadows.  The photo doesn't do it justice, so close your eyes, take my hand and step into the field.…

  • Hello There

    Has anyone even missed me? For the past few days, I've been holed up in my office, focused in a way that's unusual for me, fueled with determination to finish editing photos from a shoot last month. (I know! Shame on me for taking so long! I do have the relatively good excuse of getting…

  • Earth Day and an Apology to my Puppies

    The dogs' bowls were empty. Max had wandered around the corner of the house, probably on down to the doghouse, calling it a night. Belle lay near me, gnawing on a bone.  I had a few hours left in the day after seven hours (on my feet) at the winery and a long walk with…

  • Adventurous Kids, No Dead Armadillos on the Porch, and other sweet things

    My kids are off adventuring this weekend. I'm living vicariously through them. That's my right as their mother, isn't it? The oldest and his love are in San Diego… yesterday they caught a glimpse of a migrating grey whale while kayaking! The other two are off caving, separately. One in Austin and one a bit…