Archive for the ‘First Life’ Category

September 2009 Boston Harbor sail

Charles River on New Year’s Eve 2008

In one smooth motion, she swiveled her hips and checked if the tomatoes were done, never missing a beat.

Her eyes darted over my right shoulder. I reached behind me and turned on the light. Her face lit up.

She kneaded, she scratched, she tickled; I sighed.

Apple picking, October 2008

Niagara Falls

“Don’t eat that!”, she stopped me, before bringing a chocolate-covered strawberry to my lips.

You’re being all flirty. — I've been all flirty for the last several hours! — Yes, but now it's working.

Erin in San Jose, summer 2006

“Initiative is hot”, I said, smiling. She leaned in and kissed me again.

Lake house weekend

A brief detour to Woods Hole

I paused, then decided. Reaching out, I plucked the gray fuzz out of her white knitted hat. She smiled.