Hi, I'm Annie.
Mother of 3,
spouse to G,
writer of things,
former batgirl,
sister,
daughter,
lucky friend,
and American
living in Australia.
Basic Joy = my attempt to document all of this life stuff, stubbornly looking for the joy in dailiness.
A few posts to get you started:
Marriage
Passing the bridge of sighs
A modest proposal
+ modest proposal part 2
Adeste fideles
Life
Uncurbed enthusiasm
Liner notes to growing up
Sunday dinner @ 135
Playing big
In praise of late bloomers
Parenting
Triptych
Bless her heart
+paging EB White
+waiting room
Nine and a half
Madeleine, 16
Keystone parents
She holds these truths
Louie, Louie
Just a collection of images that bring out the happy & hygge in me.
More at my tumblr, Gather
and at my Pinterest pinboards
Reader Comments (3)
Sam does look a lot like his grandpa! I love your little poems. So simple and creative.
He DOES look like Sam! Isn't it funny to see your parents in your kids?
Happy birthday to your dad!
Is that a cute guy, or what? Thanks for the lovely tribute to your dad. And for the gifts. Outstanding. It means so much to your dear old dad. Or rather your dear one year older dad. Love, Ma