Fireflies

Tonight the sunset was more beautiful than any I've seen in Dominica. Then, to top it all off, there were fireflies just to the side of the annex as Wonderman and I were leaving for dinner. I had some frustrations today, but things like that can always make up for it. It was beautiful.

Mile Marker

As long as I'm looking back. . . . we had a one-year anniversary a few months ago. It's strange looking back at how much has changed in just that one year. It's been quite an adventure, but that's what we signed up for, I guess. Anyway, here is Day One:



And Day Three Hundred Sixty Five:



Here's to a bazillion more!

The difference between boys and girls

Just like my trip of the past month, this summer we visited many families of nieces and nephews. The nieces just play differently than the nephews, but they all adore Uncle Wonderman.


I may be prejudiced, but I can see why they think he's great. Can't you?

In absentia

Well, on my trip from Dominica back to the states, I left my camera on the bed. So, my picture collection from the trip is scant, to say the least. However, I do have all kinds of pictures from family visits this summer that I never posted. Since I missed Wonderman like crazy, I'd like to share a series of photos I quite like. It's from a game called "Beat up Uncle Wonderman."



Let's be honest, it was a fun game to watch, but it sure made me glad that I'm not built like a jungle gym. The nieces and nephews sure seemed to enjoy it, though. Nothing quite like that happened on this trip when I was there by myself. Poor things. I enjoyed the family time anyway, though.

Climate Change

I recently left Dominica for a little bit to attend my grandmother's funeral. I knew when I was packing that I might have some trouble because I didn't have any socks. However, I never knew it would go quite to this extent. Let's zoom in a little:

Yup. That's snow, folks. There's not too much around these parts of the Caribbean. Rocky Mountain girl that I am, it still threw me into quite a shock and I shivered more than most. It was beautiful.