Liz, Rachael and I are trying out a free app called “See How You Eat.” Basically, all you do is take a photo of whatever you eat during the day and share it with your designated person or persons. The app can be downloaded onto your phone and it breaks up the day into breakfast,…
Author: lenleatherwood
I am a native Texan who has lived for the past 30 years in Southern California. I am a published author of both short memoir and fiction, a two-time Pushcart nominee, a nationally award-winning writing coach, an editor, as well as a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. In addition, I am the mother of three grown daughters of whom I am extremely proud, a grandmother of four darling children and the wife of a man I still love after 44 years.
Two of My Writing Friends
Today I had a lovely visit with one of my former students, Madison, who has been off in graduate school in England and is home for a brief time. We covered a myriad of topics in our time together, but we both seem happiest when we wander into the realm of writing. We talk about…
“Last Date” and the Roller Rink
Few songs on the radio trigger such a visceral reaction for me as Floyd Cramer’s “Last Date.” This instrumental piece featuring a piano with a strings’ accompaniment takes me right back to my childhood and the roller rink where I spent endless hours skating on Saturday and Sunday afternoons with my friends. As soon as…
Luna’s Birthday Weekend
We just returned from Ojai where we celebrated Luna’s fifth birthday. On Friday, Sarah, Gregorio, Nico, Luna, Auntie Rachael, Uncle Ariel, Auntie Liz, Grandpa and I went to Sky Zone in Ventura where most of us bounced on wall-to-wall trampolines for the better part of 90 minutes. This was Luna’s request for a birthday activity. …
The Shape of Water
Finally saw this strange movie. Certainly not for everybody, but I loved it. Magical. True love. Healing. All in one. Not sure most can suspend disbelief long enough to appreciate this film, but I found it absolutely lovely.
Luna’s Birthday Party
We all gathered at Sarah and Gregorio’s last evening for Luna’s 5th birthday party. There was Luna’s godfather and his step-daughter (an old friend of Luna’s), Nico, and three kids who are the children of Sarah’s nurse practitioner friend, Liz, who assisted at Nico’s birth. Liz’s husband came to the party too. Plus Nico’s godmother…
Happy Birthday to Granddaughter Luna!
Here are a few photos of a little girl who is turning five years old today. Miss Luna Isabella Pacheco Beaty, who is the first of my grandchildren and one of the two brightest spots in my universe (the other being her little brother, Nico). I like to tell Luna the story of how I…
Long, but Good Day
Today was one of those days. Up early, lots of paperwork, then students all afternoon. The good news is that I took care of lots of niggling details, and one of my college students and I finished a comparative literature essay. Can I say just how incredible John Cheever’s short story, “The Swimmer” is? I…
Repost: 5-Star Black Bean and Mango Salad
I am reposting this blog post because i want to make this salad soon. The flavors work really well together, especially the mango, black beans, red onion and lime. Double yum. Try it, you’ll like it! Here is my original post: I am not always that crazy about salads that aren’t just greens and the…
Happy Easter Day Festivities
I served at two Masses today, as the subdeacon at the 8 o’clock and the Master of Ceremonies at the 10:30. Then we headed over to Sarah’s where we spent the afternoon and early evening. A wonderful day filled with much hope and love. Here are a few photos:
20 Minutes a Day 