Horses

Does every little girl have horse fantasies or was that just a 90's thing?

'Cause when I was 10 I read every book in the library that referenced horses. Every one.

Dear Ocean

Dear Ocean,

Your sudsy bubbling edges are such a part of my childhood. I loved the popping and fizzing sound the water would make as it rolled back into itself, and the way I sank deeper into the sand each time you came and went. I would get so deep it felt as if I had been there forever.

I was always just a little afraid of you. You were usually cold and shocking, and sometimes your salt would sting. I felt so grown up when I could charge into you with a great show of courage, even though I still held some of that early trepidation inside. My fears were understandable. You are, after all, a bit tempestuous.

Nowadays we have a more cordial relationship. I would call it a distant respect. I remain calm when you throw you edges out at me. I understand that it is both a greeting and a warning. I do not charge into you, disturbing you borders with a violent crash and a challenge to fight. We are comfortable with our boundaries.

I am grateful for your smell though. It brings me back so forcefully to peaceful times and happy memories. The ebb and flow of your water helps me to slow my breathing and center my sense of self.

For that you have not only my respect, but my gratitude.

Fondly,
Sara

Autumn

Something clicked today and I'm ready for fall, eagerly anticipating September. Fall has always had a fresh feeling for me. The air gets crisp, and I have strong memories of running around on fresh cut grass at soccer practice through the late afternoon and into the evening.

I want to go to the pumpking patch and make stew for dinner. Bring on the autumn! I'm ready.

Circus Animals

I used to love these pink and white cookies as a kid. LOVE. And what's not to love? Bright colors, fun animal shapes and rainbow sprinkles.

When I got to work this morning there was a bag of Circus Animal cookies in the kitchen. They are gone now. Apparently I'm not the only one who loves circus animals.

Ice Cave

This photo reminds me SO much of the ice cave that we visit every summer when we're at the family cabin in Mink Creek Idaho. Its a big cave with a crevice in the top so that the snow gets in their during the winter, but it never melts. We'll go up there in August and have snowball fights.