https://vimeo.com/390205087 Are holiday "cards" in February a thing? Now they are! Instead of a card, I made this video recap of our family adventures in 2019. Snow, lots of joy, end of high school for one, middle for the other, college acceptance, choices, graduation, music, running, rowing, biking, paddling, hiking, roasting coffee, college, fleeting time …
King Fam in Paris (and Tours)
https://vimeo.com/383586765 Recap of our week in Paris to celebrate the end of a decade. Family. Time. Walking. Metro rides. Belly Laughs. Croissants. Wine. Cheese. Baguettes. Butter. Mmmmm Butter. Plus a quick day trip to Tours to visit my second family! Anne
Fuzzy Summer Memories
Mercer Island, WA. Summer of 1974? Maybe 1975? Most of my memories from this pre-elementary-school period, and that summer in particular, are fuzzy. But a few are cemented. Suburban living. Grassy backyard. Barefoot sister fun. Gymnastics. Also deck building. Dirt. Stacked lumber. The high pitched screech of saws cutting wood. The sweet scent of fresh …
Whisper Campaign
We whispered We shared stories about him. And him. And him He's creepy He tried to kiss me He did kiss me He grabbed my.... In the elevator. In his office. In the car. In the hall on the way to..... Before she could react, he was on top of her. On her. In her …
80s Flashback
Last night. Curriculum night at PJK's school. Also an 80s flashback. First, I ran into a friend from high school, who also has a sophomore at the school. I hadn't seen him in 30 years. He looks the same. Then, I briefly chatted with MY high school mentor, English teacher, and track coach, who now …
Sisters
This is my sister, Mary. You can tell by the photo, that I look up to her
Of the FIVE Powers sisters, Mary and I are the closest in age. She is one year four months and four days older than me
The Gail Chore
I nabbed this family heirloom from my parents' house before any of my sisters could claim it. (Nabbed is a bit of a stretch, of course I asked first!) This beauty is one of a kind. No reproductions have been made. Now it's hanging in MY kitchen. HA! My mom's simple, yet brilliant, 1970s inspired …
Grammy
We lived in San Diego until I was 3.5 My dad was a jet pilot in the Navy Serious business F4s Taking off from aircraft carriers in the middle of the ocean Landing too I don't remember much about that time But I've heard the stories And seen the photos This is my grandma, Helen …
Transitions
Pay attention Listen to your kid Listen to your heart One survives And sometimes thrives The other hides Seek change Look Ask Listen Learn Talk Discuss Talk some more Ask again For help For support For advice More listening Stereotypes Preconceived ideas You were wrong So very wrong Admit it Be open Never say never …
Happy Birthday, Dad
Dear Dad, Raised by yourself and your siblings, you're a survivor Giving up, not an option Loyal Dependable Also mischievous I love the stories of shenanigans you and your siblings got up to in Kansas City Moving street signs Pigeons and slingshots Beer delivery Petty cash Also the bond you and your siblings share Taking …
5summers 