Driving in, pulling our Airstream all the way from Texas. The Ellis Family on their Western Adventure. Our neighbors from Texas graciously offered to deliver our Airstream to us here is Ojai. This is the one we bought several months back in Texas and took to Sherman for a make-over. We are delighted…
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.
Baby #2 On His Way
We are pleased to relay the news that our daughter, Sarah, and her husband, Gregorio, are expecting another child, a son, due in January, 2016. This will be Luna’s brother and there should be about 2 3/4 years between them. Sarah has just reached the end of her first trimester. She is still suffering from…
Heading Home
We are headed back to CA after a very sweet time with our Utah family. The memorial service for my brother-in-law was lovely; the rest of the time just being together was even better. Now we are in Mesquite, NV and I am snuggled up with daughter Rachael in a Holiday Inn Express with Sarah…
Inside Out, the film
First movie with granddaughter Luna. Definitely a treat. She was engaged from start to finish and so was I. I highly recommend this film for anyone who wants a fresh look at how our emotions play a major role in our lives. Great story. Innovative and unexpected. Off to bed. Heading back to CA tomorrow. Sleep…
Thank you SCOTUS!
I am so happy that the Supreme Court has supported same sex marriage. I believe this is the absolute right thing to do, particularly since I am from a gay family with several gay siblings, and a mother who lived with her “best friend” for 29 years after my dad died. My brothers and sister…
Our Day in Photos
Today was spent with our Utah family. A hike followed by hang out time at my niece Kevin and her husband Scott’s house. I am dead tired but let it suffice to say that we had a wonderful time. I feel fortunate to have such a wonderful family. Here are a few photos: Summit Park,…
Eulogy for my Brother-in-Law, Ray Agutter
My name is Len Leatherwood and I am Ray’s sister-in-law and Jim and Kevin’s aunt. Let me say on behalf of our entire family that we appreciate that you are here today to help commemorate the life of our beloved Ray. I am certain everyone in this church has been touched by his amazing spirit…
Off to SLC
Ray and I are at LAX waiting for our delayed flight to Salt Lake. I am sitting next to two IRS agents who are deeply engaged in a conversation about their work. One clearly has more experience than the other and is offering some advice. One heartening line I just overheard is, “Always give the…
Reflection on “Be Here Now”
“This is the real secret of life — to be completely engaged with what you are doing in the here and now. And instead of calling it work, realize it is play.” -Alan W. Watts I believe this quote from Alan W. Watts is the absolute truth. The operative words are “engaged,” “here and now,”…
Moving Ahead
I have just arrived home (10:45 pm) after going with Rachael to meet a potential apartment-mate in Orange County. This would be a place where Rachael could settle in when she begins law school in August at Chapman University in Orange. The young woman was lovely. She and Rachael could be sisters they look so…
20 Minutes a Day 