Wednesday, November 05, 2014

After a year and a half in  Lawton Oklahoma, I'm still not finding much to like.  Our life is good, there simply isn't much to say about this place.  Best that I stay quiet and allow the pages of the calendar to turn.

Sunday, December 15, 2013

Oklahoma

Oklahoma is a funny place. I wish I meant funny in the amusing sense, but I mean it in the odd and difficult to explain sense. 

Thursday, August 01, 2013

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Saturday, May 25, 2013




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Thursday, March 28, 2013

Thank you to candy-is-dandy!!


Thank you to candy-is-dandy!!, originally uploaded by allysther.

Such a nice collection of children's books for the festival! We really appreciate the books, and I look forward to finding new readers for all of them.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Bookcrossing goodies


Bookcrossing goodies, originally uploaded by allysther.

Thank you, AlterEgoZoe!

Funny thing about this box of books--they were shipped from Stroudsburg, PA by someone who had no idea of my connection to the area. I did not even ask for the books!

They are to be a part of our massive release in May at the Hawaii Books and Music Festival. A dear friend of mine put out a call for books and I offered to receive a few of the boxes. This was completely out of the blue for me, and made me so happy.

Monday, March 18, 2013

Sledding


Sledding, originally uploaded by allysther.

It has been so cold here at night! I'm awfully glad that these kids came up with a good way to handle things. Sledding in mid March.

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photo.JPG, originally uploaded by allysther.

Saturday, March 16, 2013

Baby birds


Baby birds, originally uploaded by allysther.

Wendall and his friends spotted a bird's nest in a fallen branch at the park. They ran home to get me, hoping I could help. We decided to move the nest to a protected spot in the crook of the same tree. Now the boys are very proud of themselves. We will check on the babies tomorrow.

Baby birds


Baby birds, originally uploaded by allysther.

Wendall and his friends spotted a bird's nest in a fallen branch at the park. They ran home to get me, hoping I could help. We decided to move the nest to a protected spot in the crook of the same tree. Now the boys are very proud of themselves. We will check on the babies tomorrow.

Baby birds


Baby birds, originally uploaded by allysther.

Wendall and his friends spotted a bird's nest in a fallen branch at the park. They ran home to get me, hoping I could help. We decided to move the nest to a protected spot in the crook of the same tree. Now the boys are very proud of themselves. We will check on the babies tomorrow.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

My beautiful girls


My beautiful girls, originally uploaded by allysther.

Saturday, March 09, 2013

Perfect sky


Perfect sky, originally uploaded by allysther.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Quilting project


Quilting project, originally uploaded by allysther.

I am *this* close to finishing the last project, so of course I throw myself headlong into the next. Some day I'll learn to enjoy reaching the end of whatever it is I might be doing.

The good thing about a rainy commute

Saturday, February 16, 2013

Saturday afternoon


Saturday afternoon, originally uploaded by allysther.

Wendall feels it is important to have all of our errands done by noon. His friends know this, and start ringing the bell at 12:15. I don't offer lunch, though snacks are readily found. Dinner, however, is always large enough to share.

Monday, January 28, 2013

Sunday brunch with a friend


Sunday brunch with a friend, originally uploaded by allysther.

Quijana

Sunday brunch with a friend


Sunday brunch with a friend, originally uploaded by allysther.

Quijana

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Sending aloha to Hilton


Sending aloha to Hilton, originally uploaded by allysther.

We went to Turtle Bay tonight to watch the sun set and to toss a lei into the surf for my father.

My brother spent a few minutes trying to set up the perfect shot. Sadly (for him) I managed to be in the best spot.

Thursday, December 27, 2012

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photo.JPG, originally uploaded by allysther.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Air and Space Museum


Air and Space Museum, originally uploaded by allysther.

Air and Space Museum


Air and Space Museum, originally uploaded by allysther.

Air and Space Museum


Air and Space Museum, originally uploaded by allysther.

Air and Space Museum


Air and Space Museum, originally uploaded by allysther.

Air and Space Museum


Air and Space Museum, originally uploaded by allysther.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Hand blown ornaments


Hand blown ornaments, originally uploaded by allysther.

From Island Glassworks in Kailua.

Sunday, November 11, 2012

Rainbow at sunset


Rainbow at sunset, originally uploaded by allysther.

Sunday, October 14, 2012

Morning kisses


Morning kisses, originally uploaded by allysther.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

A quiet afternoon


A quiet afternoon, originally uploaded by allysther.

Absolutely the best way to spend a lazy Sunday.

A quiet afternoon


A quiet afternoon, originally uploaded by allysther.

Absolutely the best way to spend a lazy Sunday.

A quiet afternoon


A quiet afternoon, originally uploaded by allysther.

Absolutely the best way to spend a lazy Sunday.

Sunday, September 02, 2012

Getting ready for picture day at school

Wendall is wearing his Uncle B.'s hat. Wilfred Brunder was a gangster in Harlem in the 30's. Wendall is the 4th generation to wear this hat.

Getting ready for picture day at school

Wendall is wearing his Uncle B.'s hat. Wilfred Brunder was a gangster in Harlem in the 30's. Wendall is the 4th generation to wear this hat.

Getting ready for picture day at school

Wendall is wearing his Uncle B.'s hat. Wilfred Brunder was a gangster in Harlem in the 30's. Wendall is the 4th generation to wear this hat.

Monday, August 27, 2012

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photo 4.JPG, originally uploaded by allysther.

Quijana

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photo 3.JPG, originally uploaded by allysther.

Quijana

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photo 2.JPG, originally uploaded by allysther.

Quijana

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photo 1.JPG, originally uploaded by allysther.

Quijana

Monday, August 20, 2012

First day of 6th grade


First day of 6th grade, originally uploaded by allysther.

First day of 6th grade


First day of 6th grade, originally uploaded by allysther.

Friday, August 10, 2012

Green tea cake with azuki bean icing

Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Sweet kitties


Sweet kitties, originally uploaded by allysther.

Sweet kitties


Sweet kitties, originally uploaded by allysther.

Sweet kitties


Sweet kitties, originally uploaded by allysther.

Thursday, July 26, 2012

Hale`iwa


Hale`iwa, originally uploaded by allysther.

Quijana

Hale`iwa


Hale`iwa, originally uploaded by allysther.

Quijana

Hale`iwa


Hale`iwa, originally uploaded by allysther.

Quijana

Hale`iwa


Hale`iwa, originally uploaded by allysther.

Quijana

Hale`iwa


Hale`iwa, originally uploaded by allysther.

Quijana

Saturday, July 21, 2012

Talk of the town


Talk of the town, originally uploaded by allysther.

My father was the first person I knew with a mobile phone. Each of the 12 volt batteries was good for 45 minutes of talk time.

Friday, July 20, 2012

Fwd: Mexican Cruise


Fwd: Mexican Cruise, originally uploaded by allysther.

Quijana

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Fwd: Mexican Cruise


Fwd: Mexican Cruise, originally uploaded by allysther.

Quijana

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