End of Summer thoughts...

Well, My 1st and 2nd 5K races are under my belt. Not to pat myself too hard, but Yay, Me! Looking for more! Also, David and I might try to do a mini-Tri in the spring. Insane? Yes! Doable? Probably!

In other news about me, I'm up to page 90 in my book. Looking forward to the day when the first draft (roughy rough though it is) is done and I can begin the arduous task of editing.

The kids and I went to Beechwood the other day for a hike. Wow. I know where the dust jacket photo will be taken! Seriously, it was so familiar, and almost magical. Sounds silly, maybe? But it felt really real. It was like stepping back in time. I bet Algonquin will feel much the same.

The summer is dwindling rapidly, but what a great summer it's been, huh? Plenty of heat, a little sun, ocean, lobster, beer, family, friends, camping, s'mores, etc. BooYah!

Looking forward to Seabreeze, the Fair, Clambake, more camping, and a wonderful fall. And, of course, another hot spell of weather...

Missing My Brother Today

Grief is one of those weird things. You think you're okay and out of the f'ing blue, it hits you like a ton of bricks.

Banner year - Dad's been gone 20 years. 20 years. That's enough to blow my mind. But Bruce has been gone 10 years. 10. It just doesn't seem that long.

They've both missed so much.

At least Bruce got to be at my wedding. But neither got to see or meet my beautiful boys. They didn't get to see the kids grow up. They never met Ellie.

And Debbie and the kids are out of our lives and that is the saddest part. So much hurt and pain that can't be undone. That SUCKS.

Looking at old pictures today and I felt like I was being kicked in the gut. Because Bruce was alive and so happy.

And I am just SAD.