tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35804758790419271192024-03-05T19:29:00.404-08:00Mama Llama's Laughter and Forgettingthoughts, words, friends, images, dreams, and other gatherings from the font on tulin roadMama Llamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03487743838364051088noreply@blogger.comBlogger140125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580475879041927119.post-31537629145267672482014-02-17T17:16:00.000-08:002014-02-17T17:16:39.499-08:00Officially one year a GrandmaWell, it can't be ignored! I have been a real grandma for an entire year to the cutest granddaughter in the world. It is expected that grandmas will have a wallet full of photos to press upon anyone they meet. Although I don't have wallet photos, I will press birthday photos upon everyone who missed the celebration.
Okay everyone, drum roll...
Edie's birthday is January 30 but we all gatheredMama Llamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03487743838364051088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580475879041927119.post-52852720884816385152014-02-09T21:19:00.001-08:002014-02-09T21:25:49.580-08:00One Last Walk in the Snow
Today was a surprisingly white snowy day on Tulin Road. It was one of those rare winter days when the snow falls at night, waking the morning in white. It was a perfect day for a walk and of course David and Duffy took full advantage. They made prints in the snow and discovered a weird furry animal on the roadside.
It was a day for spinning by the fire and feeling warm and cozy. The Mama Llamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03487743838364051088noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580475879041927119.post-33272992941553139712014-01-25T20:22:00.003-08:002014-01-25T22:29:06.916-08:00Tower Heist or Why DO we really trust private enterprise ?Okay, it is Saturday Night and I have had the best night ever eating popcorn and drinking white wine for dinner. If you were not aware of the correct pairings, white wine is always paired with popcorn and a viogner is a good choice. To top it off, I checked out a movie from the library, Tower Heist.
Tower Heist is a action comedy with Mathew Broderick and Eddie Murphy (also Ben Stiller, Mama Llamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03487743838364051088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580475879041927119.post-36348408555997105612014-01-14T20:41:00.001-08:002014-01-14T20:41:43.354-08:00Silence is GoldenWhew! It has been a year of changes and challenges. Much of that time I have felt the need to keep my own council though if someone acting as their own lawyer has a fool for a client, someone listening to their own advise is in even more trouble.
With the advent of 2014, I am resolved to share the pearls I learn through out the days of the year. Already I have learned too much to share tonight Mama Llamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03487743838364051088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580475879041927119.post-67393015065755111572013-07-29T08:51:00.000-07:002013-07-29T08:51:43.615-07:00Already the end of JulyThe summer is speeding by as it always does, with never as much time as it held when we were children. Where is all that time to sit in the sun, to read for hours on end and to wonder and play with no goal or end in sight.? Ah well...
Last night I went for a walk and this is what I saw:
A heron big flying onto the small top branches of a giant fir tree and sitting Mama Llamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03487743838364051088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580475879041927119.post-22673723935352161612013-05-20T20:33:00.001-07:002013-05-20T22:09:24.663-07:00Is it already Memorial Day?Wow! I can not believe I last wrote in March!! That can't be possible because I had a wonderful visit to California with Kyrsa, Dave and Edie and with Colin and Susan as well.As usual, time has gotten away with me and I am not even going to try to catch up.
Edie in the Magic Sleep Suit
A walk in the Plaza
Today I experienced re-entry that follows a great vacation- 10 days on the Mama Llamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03487743838364051088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580475879041927119.post-37158728635704788632013-03-08T11:53:00.003-08:002013-03-08T12:01:40.750-08:00Happy Women's Day
Eiden Mae
Sister, sisters...
Friend Carol
Susan Ducky and Mama Llama
Girlfriends!
Old friends
Me and My Gals
Today is International Women's Day so in celebration of this auspicious day, I am sending along photos of women who make a difference in my life every day of the year.
I also need to share AGAIN an homage to the words of an incredible, outspoken Mama Llamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03487743838364051088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580475879041927119.post-69169015754946125992013-02-14T07:09:00.001-08:002013-02-14T07:09:14.398-08:00Home again, home again jiggedy jigAfter a lovely week visiting wee Eiden, I am home again in Kingston. Everything seems to have survived and thrived without me. All the chickens, goat and rabbits are well. We arrived to wet weather and are already missing the sunshine of California as well as everyone there.
I spend a lovely first week with baby Eiden, new mom and dad. Kyrsa and Dave are already doing a great job of parenting butMama Llamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03487743838364051088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580475879041927119.post-90010392270742341802013-02-03T20:17:00.002-08:002013-02-03T20:17:14.356-08:00aunti & uncle's visitfun fun fun to see our niece today - so strong and active and sweet already.
Dave on changing duty, Kyrsa supplying the pipeline, Grandma Clauds ready with wisdom and energy, Edie relaxing, keeping everything in control.
A beautiful day for edie to check out the backyard and even meet the neighbors.
Love from sunny northern california, c & s
More pictures!
Video!
Click here if the Boyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06576660186980376895noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580475879041927119.post-62548335965530429142013-01-02T20:13:00.002-08:002013-01-02T20:13:22.821-08:00A New Year againAfter a wonderful Christmas holiday with family at the lake, on Tulin Road and in Seattle, I guess it is time to face reality. New Year's Day was sunny here in Kingston so the rabbits and the chickens and the goats all got clean spaces and New Year's treats. It felt great to be outside in the sun for a little while enjoying crisp winter air.
Today was the real beginning of the year for me, Mama Llamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03487743838364051088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580475879041927119.post-71234002986195772232012-12-17T09:08:00.005-08:002012-12-17T09:08:50.381-08:00December 17 and CountingWith packages being mailed away, I feel like I am suddenly caught up and ready to enjoy the holiday season. That is always a false security but this weekend I sure made a good start at it.
In spite of storming winds and pelting rains, David and I set out to the Port Gamble Theater on Sunday afternoon to watch the local thespians play the Herdmans in the "Best Christmas Pageant Ever". It was a Mama Llamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03487743838364051088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580475879041927119.post-80283733511200737252012-12-10T07:15:00.001-08:002012-12-10T07:15:29.821-08:00On the tenth day of Christmas...
Wow, already ten days of the holiday gone by and it seems the elves have been busy on Tulin Road. Decorations abound and the tree is up with old decorations full of memories and smiles. There is the smell of cookies baking mixed with the scent of fir branches and I am a slave to the US Postal Service. I don't really think they have the right "Christmas elf" attitude.
Saturday I was the busy Mama Llamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03487743838364051088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580475879041927119.post-63132091131750609912012-12-04T07:44:00.000-08:002012-12-04T07:45:15.211-08:00The count down begins
Advent calendar
Happy Advent one and all! Just like in days of old, we begin the count down to Christmas with anticipation and excitement. At my age, I also add anxiety, wondering if I can squish all my expectations into a few short weeks.
In any case, counting down gives me a perfect opportunity to share Christmas on Tulin Road with everyone who can't be here to have biscotti and wine on a Mama Llamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03487743838364051088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580475879041927119.post-81849222860530830902012-07-15T13:03:00.002-07:002012-07-15T13:03:54.598-07:00Fourth of July Fun
The Fourth of July is always the REAL beginning of summer at Twin Lakes. Ed has the boat in tip top shape, the dock is approachable without swimming and the cocktail cruise begins. This Fourth was one of the best, with nice sunny hot weather added to the festivities.
Catapult boat
Mother ship of the fleet
The Geiger boys are growing like the proverbial weeds. Cam towers over me Mama Llamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03487743838364051088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580475879041927119.post-59357045955269642012012-06-16T18:45:00.000-07:002012-06-16T21:30:04.784-07:00Beginning with June
In a very few days it will be the first official day of summer. Some in California think summer began before Memorial Day with hot days and bright sun. Even the East Coast has enjoyed warm, sunny weather bringing out sundresses and sandals.
Porch Vista
Here in Kingston we are lucky to take off our sweaters by midday but recently we did see the sun for an entire day and felt a little warm asMama Llamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03487743838364051088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580475879041927119.post-70236313261009018382012-06-07T22:13:00.001-07:002012-06-07T22:17:39.660-07:00Hot Summer DaysOkay, I know it seems I am hallucinating but it really WAS hot in New York -at least part of the time! And the rest of the time is was just warm, muggy and wonderful. I always enjoy getting away to the East coast. There are new sights and old friends to help me feel inspired with new ideas.
Carol at Hillstead
As always, I remember how blessed I am to have Carol Ehmann Genco as a life long Mama Llamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03487743838364051088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580475879041927119.post-62454848581232665332012-05-22T15:08:00.002-07:002012-05-22T15:16:06.073-07:00On the Move in MayAfter months of hanging out in Kingston, it seems my mojo is on the move and May is a very busy month. To start the month out just right, David and I headed to Healdsburg to visit Kyrsa and Dave in their new home. What a wonderful vacation from the wet and damp of the northwest. California was beautiful in it's spring colors. We were able to enjoy it from the vineyards and botanical gardens of&Mama Llamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03487743838364051088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580475879041927119.post-49195555751713219952012-05-03T08:35:00.002-07:002012-05-03T08:35:22.428-07:00April Showers Bring May FlowersWell, at least I hope so. In an hour David and I are speeding our way toward northern California to preview the May sunshine and avoid a few days of Kingston showers. Still, it is hard in many ways to realize that it is already May. March and April just slipped by under the rug.
Anita and sister Mary An
Robert Kent
I suspect it was the dull thudding of losses that encouraged me to ignore Mama Llamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03487743838364051088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580475879041927119.post-90482187361515794922012-02-07T07:34:00.000-08:002012-02-07T07:35:26.378-08:00Happy February with loveAlthough January seemed to last forever, February is already here? The year is off to a gallop and in view of this hectic pace, I want to share a moment of poetry with you all.
The Procession
When the snow has gone away
Maypinks blossom where it lay,
And before the Maypink's gone
Mama Llamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03487743838364051088noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580475879041927119.post-25712865423785180442012-01-18T12:32:00.000-08:002012-01-18T12:32:50.824-08:00Winter in Kingston?Just a little weather update to make you all feel better about where you are today. We are finally seeing the snow storm the weatherman as been forecasting for a week. Thank heavens it arrived so now all the hoopla has been validated.
REAL snow on Tulin Road
As you know, western Washington is not made for actual winter weather. David's work place closed for the day, as did all the schools and Mama Llamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03487743838364051088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580475879041927119.post-46676668045516225532012-01-13T08:54:00.000-08:002012-01-13T08:54:31.647-08:00January DreamsJanus- the Roman god with two faces presiding over the threshold of endeavors. As Janus looks forward and back, we use both foresight and hindsight to plan our year- or just embrace it's offerings.
Already the middle of January! The new year is off and running and I am already behind. Christmas decorations are still up, reminding me of the great holiday season now long gone. The air is crisp Mama Llamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03487743838364051088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580475879041927119.post-24863543628680857102011-12-10T09:22:00.000-08:002011-12-10T09:36:35.847-08:00Holidays Traditions
Fall Colors in the Northwest
Thanksgiving is long past and the Christmas holiday is in full swing. Here in Kingston traditions remain intact and enjoyed. Kingston Hardware had "Ladies Night" with fiddle music and food for all- such a funny event! The lights are up around Tulin Road and the pictures tell it all. Pictures tell more that my words about the traditions of Christmas on Tulin Mama Llamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03487743838364051088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580475879041927119.post-18567135328584981302011-11-12T07:47:00.000-08:002011-11-12T07:52:58.055-08:00... And I'm already home!Since I am still a little on New York time, I thought I would write before life becomes far too busy. It is November, after all. Soon there will be holidays to celebrate, great food, friends and family to enjoy and where will the time have gone?
Manhattan from Brooklyn
That is entirely how I feel about my week in Brooklyn. Where did the time go? There was great food every where I turned. We Mama Llamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03487743838364051088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580475879041927119.post-24414030878075318562011-10-31T16:49:00.000-07:002011-10-31T16:49:45.714-07:00Can a small town girl make it in the big city?What is That! Why did she put that picture there? Because I want you to guess at what has been going on in Kingston.
Actually, October has been a pretty busy month. We had a great trip to San Diego, which I know you have all heard about. The wedding in La Jolla was an event of a lifetime. Joyous and amazing but really- I was lucky to survive it without a major fiasco. We had lots of nice Mama Llamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03487743838364051088noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580475879041927119.post-39944864450304298812011-09-19T08:49:00.000-07:002011-09-19T08:54:21.169-07:00New Family on Tulin RoadLabor Day has come and gone without my acknowledgment. Maybe I have been unable to face the end of summer or maybe we are finally enjoying summer here in Kingston. In any case, last Friday was my first day back in the schools and this week is a busy week of classrooms and museum days so I guess Fall is really here.
I hope everyone enjoyed the summer and is looking forward to more adventures andMama Llamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03487743838364051088noreply@blogger.com2