All Ariel, All The Time

A Week with My Girl

NY & NH- September 2-10

Crazy full after one of Russel's
famous dinners

For 30+ years I've had this amazing person in my life. I've learned so much from Ariel and continue to. Time with her is some of the most precious, and having a full week was pretty fantastic.














Highlights:

• Being each others' Plus One for Lincoln's wedding. Both of us have known Lincoln since he was three so witnessing his marriage to Kaitlin was a family event, full of memories and gladness.

Lake Ontario- Great Lake number five!

• Journeying to Lake Ontario so I could swim in my fifth and final Great Lake. Beautiful, pastoral New York state back roads.
• Having Ariel handle a lousy perfect storm of physical ailments for me that resulted in a trip to the Syracuse Hospital Emergency Room. This girl ruled. Every step of the way she was clear, efficient, patient and protective. I felt both lucky and proud that she had grown into this kind of high functioning adult.

• Enjoying the warmth and coziness of Tim and Jill's home in Canterbury for five days with her. The comfort and ease Ariel feels with her 'aunties' and 'uncles' in Canterbury are a testament to the years of deep community that our Canterbury children grew up in. It's a joy to experience that sense of family and to see her soaking it up, too.

Barbecue at Russel's- so much good food and wonderful
family for company.

Schnitz cookies- 'broke da mouth' good

• Our trip to Portsmouth with me on my scooter. Checking out another happening town that has more and more to offer in diverse and fun ways. We bought Schnitz cookies at Ceres Bakery- best cookies ever- in memory of many a happy visit there.
• Talks about our futures. Keeping open to the candy shop of opportunities the world has to offer, knowing neither of us is stuck and change can be great.