In Response

Things that do not exist:
Evil People
Crazy People

Things that do exist:
Un(der) Treated Mental Illness
Abusive Relationships

Community Needs:
Social Safety Nets
^that are comprehensive, effective, respectful and well funded

[In response to Stephen Metcalf's article, "Not Here."]

History of a Cat Toy

jersey fabric (it stretches)

dyed Dirt-Devil red, ornamented by a mistletoe and "kiss me" pattern

drawstring bag

purchased from the St. Lawrence Thrift Store in Heber

years ago

purchased to organize... stuff.

recently, the drawstring fell out

This drawstring has, for the past month, proven Icabod's favorite toy.

Quantum Physic Cat, helping to organize... stuff.

For the Time Being by Annie Dillard is beautiful.

desire

I want to hike where the paths are only defined by an indentation in the sand.  Flowering stalks of Yucca and fiery cups of Globe Mallow will greet me.

Desert Flowers Nevada - Utah

Great Basin Wildflowers

VOA First Day

I've accepted a (full time, benefited) job with Volunteers of America, Utah as a Youth Advocate at their Homeless Youth Resource Center.

"Wait, so I accrue paid vacation and sick leave?"

Somehow, in the excitement of having a retirement plan and health coverage (including an HSA! yip!) I missed that in some jobs, they actually pay you to stay home.  I guess this is normal in the stable-working-world.  I had no idea.  So, yep, the kids were great, my coworkers seem to create a fantastic team, but what struck me most on my first day?  Paid vacation and sick leave.

1-Birdseye; 2-4 Manti-La Sal NF, Outside 5-6 Spring City

Today's Obsession: Tiny Houses