Author Archives: Old Woman

A Long (sorry) Ferry Rant

Posted on January 26, 2010 by Old Woman

In less than 3 weeks we will know whether the Whatcom Chief, our brave little ferry, will be taking us on an hour long journey through dangerous waters when we go to the mainland.  For more than 100 years it … Continue reading →

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Cats, specifically, black ones

Posted on January 23, 2010 by Old Woman

There is at this time nothing new on the ferry, except that the county put out a press release saying that on the 26 th of this month the ferry and crew will practice docking in Fairhaven, a voyage of … Continue reading →

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It’s the ferry, stupid

Posted on January 15, 2010 by Old Woman

Those of you who don’t live on Lummi Island, the center of the universe, may believe that there are important news items to think about: things like health care, earthquakes, unemployment, or even the fact that the space station toilet … Continue reading →

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Hair

Posted on January 12, 2010 by Old Woman

My favorite among the long gone Burma Shave ads (a series of highway posts, each with a line of doggerel) was one that read: In this vale Of toil and sin Your head grows bald But not your chin. Burma … Continue reading →

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It was good, but I may never do it again!

Posted on January 4, 2010 by Old Woman

Christmas is over.  We have celebrated the new year at 3 different parties.  For one of the best, check out www.artisanwineclub.com/ .  My poor plants are again being watered, and the birds are getting regular replenishment of seed and suet.  … Continue reading →

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Back to winter

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Old Woman

Tomorrow I fly home: from the southern hemisphere to the northern hemisphere, from summer to winter. I am leaving the cousin I love and a country I love.  I‘ll miss the birdsongs, the flowers, the exotic trees and ferns, the … Continue reading →

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I am in New Zealand, but where is my head?

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Old Woman

I think of my head as having little squares inside.  One square is in the present, here in New Zealand, looking around at the sights: flowers, ferns, tree ferns, undulating green hills, beaches and bays.  The country is largely agricultural, … Continue reading →

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Scraps of New Zealand

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Old Woman

We arrived in New Zealand about 2 weeks ago.  The plane touched down just before 7 in the morning.  We spent the first day getting over the flight.  My cousin Jocelyn and her husband Albert picked us up and took … Continue reading →

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Life marches on

Posted on November 12, 2009 by Old Woman

The bathroom is finished (well almost finished). It is a truly comfortable and beautiful room, and Jerry and I made it ourselves. The wood stove is installed (almost installed). In a few minutes I will cut Jerry’s hair.  Then I … Continue reading →

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Painting and dreaming and reading and thinking

Posted on November 4, 2009 by Old Woman

For the past month I have been taking a painting class.  I don’t think of myself as a painter.  I went to art school when I was 50, and I majored in printmaking. I love printmaking.  I love the process.  … Continue reading →

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