I’m standing on the Congress Avenue bridge in downtown Austin, leaning against the metal railing still warm from the just-set sun. Cars, bicycle cabs, and scooters whiz by behind me, but my eyes are focused on the water below, where kayaks of all colors gather and turn and spin like moths drawn to a neonContinue reading “Patience, Perseverance, and a Little Luck”
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When It Rains…
My mind feels a little bit flooded right now, which I guess makes sense. Everything here in North Texas is waterlogged at the moment. We’ve gotten some crazy weather this week, including some scary storms on Tuesday morning that brought a lot of damage to the area. Thankfully, I don’t think anyone was hurt, butContinue reading “When It Rains…”
Seam: A Valentine, of Sorts
Today I’d like to share a short story with you. But first, some background. Hubby and I don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day. Some years I forget about it completely until I find myself in line at the grocery store behind men holding roses and chocolates or can’t figure out why there’s such a long wait atContinue reading “Seam: A Valentine, of Sorts”
Carie Juettner 