Category Archives: Gratitude

SOLSC17: 5/31,What Do Sundays Look Like?

Thank you to Two Writing Teachers for holding space for us to sharing our writing every Tuesday. What does your Sunday look like?  Growing up, mine was a family day.  We started with church, maybe a car drive, and always … Continue reading

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SOL2016: November 1st

It’s Tuesday and time to share a slice.  I am thank for Two Writing Teachers for providing a gathering place each week. Today is November 1st. My father always said it was the darkest month for him as it’s when … Continue reading

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SOLSC 2014: Thanksgiving Food Memories

Each Tuesday, a slice of life is shared at Two Writing Teachers. Many Thanksgivings were spent traveling to our great aunt and uncle’s house in Adelanto, CA. I wrote a poem about our trips HERE. This year I’m traveling to … Continue reading

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SOLSC Day 2: Remembering a Friend

More slices can be found at Two Writing Teachers Yesterday marked mark three months since the passing of my friend Shirley. I think about her a lot. Especially now because we co-directed the school play and this year I am … Continue reading

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Remembering My Aunt

Since early November, my aunt, Betty, began her journey toward the sunset of her life.  She had an underlying heart condition but when double pneumonia set in, it started a spiral that led to her passing on June 12, 2011. … Continue reading

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Dog Days of Summer

It happens every August. I become torn between enjoying my summer days and realizing it’s time to think about the school year.  This coming weekend(as in tomorrow) will be the beginning of my last fling of the summer.  I head … Continue reading

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Be Still

Last year our church embarked on creating an “outdoor sanctuary” behind the church.  We were awarded $7,800 from Portland Metro to restore 3.5 acres of wetlands on Kellogg Lake, removing invasive species, replanting native trees and shrubs and creating a … Continue reading

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Christmas Eve Adventure

We had been snowed in since Sunday. Over 15+ inches dropped on our little part of the world since Saturday.  It was followed by ten hours without power (hardly anything compare to a friend of mine at 66 hours). So … Continue reading

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My Christmas Letter

To those of you in blogland!! This is what I sent out. Greetings from the Pacific Northwest!   This year has been a fantastic year for the Caputo-MacCulloch household.  It began late in 2007 when our daughter, Audrey married Wes … Continue reading

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The Liar’s Diary by Patry Francis

I came across a post about The Liar’s Diary by Patry Francis last winter. I raced out, bought the book and consumed it in two evenings. It is a taut, suspenseful psychological mystery. Through Sunday Scribblings and other blogs about … Continue reading

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