JulieLeung.com: a life told in tidepools

Thursday night was Ted’s first night at home in days so when he finished dinner first, turned on the living room fireplace and then lay down in front of it, I wanted to join him. We cuddled for a while before the fire alone, as the kids stayed at the table, finishing their meal. Then […]

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Somewhere in the big book of rules, I think it says that a man may not blog on his wedding day. So wrote Grant today before heading to the altar to marry Pamela (picture of chapel included in the post!) – congratulations! Even though he broke the rule, I certainly hope he doesn’t keep breaking […]

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I do things with Ted I would never do with anyone else. Like trying carpaccio. All I knew about the dish was that involved raw beef. But that was enough knowledge to caution this former microbiologist. Perhaps though I am iron-deficient. Or maybe I needed a little risk in my life. After all, I trust […]

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Despite the clouds, the view on the way home today included Mount Rainier in the distance. Speaking of clouds though, a storm is predicted for tomorrow…if I’m not here, so to speak, then it’s due to a power outage…apologies in advance…

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I like to write. But I’ve been afraid to let myself do it. I find that writing can consume me. I fear that if I open the door and start stories again, I won’t be a good wife or parent. Both mothering and writing seem insatiable to me. I could never give enough time and […]

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