I'm happy sad to hear from you, shared grief is a huge bond. I have written a lot but editing is not my strong suit so I haven't posted in a while. We're headed into the NM desert for a couple of months so I hope to get back to it.
Thank you Eric. Good to hear your voice in Tina's stories. What a unit the three of you were. What a dreamy existence living on the island together. Wonderful stories and yours gets to have the UFO and the buttcrack in it!
Enjoy your fall job on the island you two. Keep on keeping on, may the scales tip more toward happy rather than, though tip they must
Such a great installment! You brought me right there with you (and Teen) and I loved hearing your narrative voice, Eric. I'm so glad that you guys have been feeling more of the happy part of the happy-sad emotion...I was doing OK until I saw that pic of Eric and the grown up Keek and it just struck my heart like a lightening bolt that she's really gone. It still seems and will always seem so unbelievable. We just got back from Maui and we talked so much while we were there about how great it was to spend the time we shared with you guys on Maui...love you guys, Mike
Another travel treat for me, sitting in bed drinking my tea :) giving me ideas and making plans for one of these days …… Thank you Eric, for this wonderful story about your hearts‘ island and all the beautiful pictures. The names you gave some of it‘s „inhabitants“ made me laugh and long to come see for myself. It does look like paradise. Thanks once again, for taking me along.
Yes, I would love to. My husband and I have been talking about a road trip through the US for a while and I am certain that we‘ll make that wish come true 🚙 :) Probably when we are on the continent already, visiting our daughters and family in Canada.
Thank you! So, this sighting wasn't a brief glimpse, or something caught out of the corner of your eye. This was us watching what we all believed was a cruise ship slowly lift on one end and then shoot into the sky where it paused, as if to say, "I'm real!" and then disappeared into outer space. Since then I lift my gaze to the sky and have been rewarded with the occasional fleeting glimpse of what I believe is a UFO, I can't quite bring myself to use the new UAP terminology!
Eric writes, "During that visit, I took off my watch and learned to live by the rise and set of the sun and movement of the tides." When I was growing up, with five siblings, every summer when school was out the family would hike from Lake Ozette to the Pacific Coast to camp. Mom would collect all our watches. "We'll live by the sun and tides," she'd say. So cool to read this here, too. Your essay, with the gorgeous imagery and the pictures of Kiki, makes me cry. I read all the posts, but for some reason today, looking into her face here, opens me right up. So glad the two of you are camp hosts. The place sounds and looks truly magical. Thank you for sharing your lives.
What a beautiful essay to read this morning. Tina, I'm so glad that we connected through your writing and whether essays, emails, or a book, I am eager to read what you (and Eric) write, because your heart-thoughts are beautifully expressed and interesting. Heart open, mind aware, happy-sad. This is also how I find myself at times, those times I feel most like my true self. Thank you, Tina and Eric, for letting us into your world.
Thank you, Tina. Have been a bit absent and absent minded as we progressed through a move. Now we are nearly 7 weeks out and not only my dog and favorite objects, but my mind, has settled in. I look forward to reading your posts and catching up. From our place on earth to yours, a big hug.
Hi Janice, it is so good to hear from you. I am thinking about your phrase "those times I feel most like my true self" and that is what I feel my purpose is these days, just to try to be my true self. I appreciate you being here, thanks for reading. 💛
I can't believe I've never been to this magical place ✨ I did, however, vacation a few years back with some old college friends on Edisto Island. Preston and both of my grandparents had both passed not too long before, so I was deep in the throes of grief. I remember feeling so held by my people and the marshes and the sunsets. I hope the natural world continues to bring you solace, healing, and hope.
Congratulations on the start of book writing! I'm also contemplating a project and feeling very overwhelmed. If you need a listening ear, you know where to find me! Love and light to you, Tina!
Hi Katrina! You will have to visit here someday. We haven't been to Edisto yet but are planning on doing a day trip there in the next week or so. Sounds like it was a good place for you to be at that time.
I'm interested in your project. I'm probably more in the contemplating stage also. I'm not giving myself any deadlines yet!
I started reading Blue Crabs, Buttcrack River, and a UFO because I was amused by the title. I'd never read any of the Turkey Town posts. So I went down the rabbit hole and, omydog, I needed a warning. I had to pull the 'allergies' card at work because of the tears and sniffling. Just tremendous writing and realism.
oh & pls forgive my adhd brain for not saying this before i launched into my ufo tale- you're both such great writers & paint amazingly evocative scenes with your words. tysm for sharing! 💛
I'm "Happy Sad" to have come across your writing. Grief has brought us together and that's happy sad.
I'm happy sad to hear from you, shared grief is a huge bond. I have written a lot but editing is not my strong suit so I haven't posted in a while. We're headed into the NM desert for a couple of months so I hope to get back to it.
Make it a graphic memoir 💜
These pictures. This share. I felt my heart bubble up into my eyeballs and yes, I'm now crying over my tea. Thanks for sharing Eric.
Thanks Sarah, I just saw this!
Thank you Eric. Good to hear your voice in Tina's stories. What a unit the three of you were. What a dreamy existence living on the island together. Wonderful stories and yours gets to have the UFO and the buttcrack in it!
Enjoy your fall job on the island you two. Keep on keeping on, may the scales tip more toward happy rather than, though tip they must
Such beautiful memories, Eric. I would love to hear more about your UFO experience!
Such a great installment! You brought me right there with you (and Teen) and I loved hearing your narrative voice, Eric. I'm so glad that you guys have been feeling more of the happy part of the happy-sad emotion...I was doing OK until I saw that pic of Eric and the grown up Keek and it just struck my heart like a lightening bolt that she's really gone. It still seems and will always seem so unbelievable. We just got back from Maui and we talked so much while we were there about how great it was to spend the time we shared with you guys on Maui...love you guys, Mike
Thanks Mike, I was thinking about our time in Maui as I was bobbing in our ocean catching some waves. Lets talk sometime.
Another travel treat for me, sitting in bed drinking my tea :) giving me ideas and making plans for one of these days …… Thank you Eric, for this wonderful story about your hearts‘ island and all the beautiful pictures. The names you gave some of it‘s „inhabitants“ made me laugh and long to come see for myself. It does look like paradise. Thanks once again, for taking me along.
thank you, I hope you are able to see this place for yourself one day.
Yes, I would love to. My husband and I have been talking about a road trip through the US for a while and I am certain that we‘ll make that wish come true 🚙 :) Probably when we are on the continent already, visiting our daughters and family in Canada.
Oh and I would love to hear more about the UFO of course!
Thank you! So, this sighting wasn't a brief glimpse, or something caught out of the corner of your eye. This was us watching what we all believed was a cruise ship slowly lift on one end and then shoot into the sky where it paused, as if to say, "I'm real!" and then disappeared into outer space. Since then I lift my gaze to the sky and have been rewarded with the occasional fleeting glimpse of what I believe is a UFO, I can't quite bring myself to use the new UAP terminology!
That is amazing! 😱 I don’t think I have seen one yet but I 100% believe. I will be keeping an eye out.
The pictures are absolutely gorgeous!! I’m glad you get to stay again in the Fall! I loved the story about Hamtaro and Halloween. 😍
Eric writes, "During that visit, I took off my watch and learned to live by the rise and set of the sun and movement of the tides." When I was growing up, with five siblings, every summer when school was out the family would hike from Lake Ozette to the Pacific Coast to camp. Mom would collect all our watches. "We'll live by the sun and tides," she'd say. So cool to read this here, too. Your essay, with the gorgeous imagery and the pictures of Kiki, makes me cry. I read all the posts, but for some reason today, looking into her face here, opens me right up. So glad the two of you are camp hosts. The place sounds and looks truly magical. Thank you for sharing your lives.
What a beautiful essay to read this morning. Tina, I'm so glad that we connected through your writing and whether essays, emails, or a book, I am eager to read what you (and Eric) write, because your heart-thoughts are beautifully expressed and interesting. Heart open, mind aware, happy-sad. This is also how I find myself at times, those times I feel most like my true self. Thank you, Tina and Eric, for letting us into your world.
Thank you, Tina. Have been a bit absent and absent minded as we progressed through a move. Now we are nearly 7 weeks out and not only my dog and favorite objects, but my mind, has settled in. I look forward to reading your posts and catching up. From our place on earth to yours, a big hug.
Hi Janice, it is so good to hear from you. I am thinking about your phrase "those times I feel most like my true self" and that is what I feel my purpose is these days, just to try to be my true self. I appreciate you being here, thanks for reading. 💛
I can't believe I've never been to this magical place ✨ I did, however, vacation a few years back with some old college friends on Edisto Island. Preston and both of my grandparents had both passed not too long before, so I was deep in the throes of grief. I remember feeling so held by my people and the marshes and the sunsets. I hope the natural world continues to bring you solace, healing, and hope.
Congratulations on the start of book writing! I'm also contemplating a project and feeling very overwhelmed. If you need a listening ear, you know where to find me! Love and light to you, Tina!
Hi Katrina! You will have to visit here someday. We haven't been to Edisto yet but are planning on doing a day trip there in the next week or so. Sounds like it was a good place for you to be at that time.
I'm interested in your project. I'm probably more in the contemplating stage also. I'm not giving myself any deadlines yet!
Hi Tina...
I view your photos first, prepping my minds eye for what's to come...
but Eric with Keek on the hammock unleashed the tears and drowned out the words :(
Thank you Doc, that one always gets me too!
💛💔💛 Thank you!
Both of you are exceptional humans. We need more like you. May your heart's island home wrap you in a tight hug.
Wow I don't think anyone's ever called us that before 😊 Thank you so much Kortney. 💛
I started reading Blue Crabs, Buttcrack River, and a UFO because I was amused by the title. I'd never read any of the Turkey Town posts. So I went down the rabbit hole and, omydog, I needed a warning. I had to pull the 'allergies' card at work because of the tears and sniffling. Just tremendous writing and realism.
Welcome, Bradley! Sorry to make you teary at work but appreciate that you find the writing moving. Thanks so much for reading.
oh & pls forgive my adhd brain for not saying this before i launched into my ufo tale- you're both such great writers & paint amazingly evocative scenes with your words. tysm for sharing! 💛