by Cynthia Newberry Martin | Jul 2, 2015 | 1 true thing |
I don’t do well when the last evening rolls around–the time before packing and traveling begin but when you can see them coming and have to start making plans. I get quiet and a little sad–even if I’m ready to leave. About fifteen years ago, I...
by Cynthia Newberry Martin | Jul 1, 2015 | 1 true thing |
A week ago, the day before we left, I called my physical therapist to see if he could work me in. My back was stiff, and I was concerned it would get worse with a day of traveling that would include a 4 1/2 hour plane ride. As I was heading home from the visit, I got...
by Cynthia Newberry Martin | Jul 1, 2015 | How We Spend Our Days |
Annie Dillard wrote, “How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives.” On the first of each month, Catching Days hosts a guest writer in the series, “How We Spend Our Days.” Today, please welcome writer Lidia Yuknavitch. “The body is our general medium...
by Cynthia Newberry Martin | Jun 30, 2015 | 1 true thing |
This place is less manicured and more jungle-like than I expected–which I LOVE. No TV’s. A phone for emergencies only. It’s so peaceful. I’m so relaxed. I’m afraid we are making an unfortunate number of references to Fantasy Island. ~...
by Cynthia Newberry Martin | Jun 29, 2015 | 1 true thing |
I’ve now been married to Cal more years than I had been alive at the time I married him. Late last night he decorated the side table here with four anniversary cards. I never even thought about cards. A couple of days ago, I asked him if the thirty years was...
