My daughter introduced me to yoga years ago when she was in college. I was skeptical at first, but yoga has now become a regular practice of mine. Read more about some of my yoga adventures in my most recent blog.

Do you have a favorite gift or memory from Valentine’s past? Read about my Valentine's Day plans for this year in my recent blog post.

I never thought I'd be one of those dog moms. Well, I admit it. I am, and my dog Kona is my spoiled pup. Read my most recent blog to hear more about it.

Like many people, especially those who enjoy playing with words, I like to pick a meaningful word to focus on for the new year. But I'm struggling with choosing it.

Photo by Mariana B.-Unsplash "Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will towar

I went on a summer road trip with my grandmother and brother when I was ten. We traveled down the Oregon Coast on Highway 101 into California and down to San Francisco. Fast forward four plus decades. I had the opportunity to go to the Oregon Coast again last week to view the King Tides.

Though Veteran's Day has passed, I choose to remember and be thankful for the honorable service of US Veterans everyday.

There's a creek down the road from my house that I pass by on my daily walks. The walks provide me the opportunity to benefit from forest bathing. Read my blog to learn more about the positive side effects of this daily ritual.

Everything IS bigger in Texas! I learned this first hand when I traveled with my husband to Dallas this past week. Read my blog to learn more about my experience with the big food and big hearts I met there!

We were meant to live in community. We are encouraged to lift up one another, to celebrate the wins and to commiserate in the losses. To extend that helping hand. To practice kindness, compassion, and grace.

How do we function when tragedy hits? September is a somber month in both historically and presently. My newest blog explores how we can find peace when tragedy feels overwhelming.

Summer is winding down with the Labor Day weekend looming. Kids are back in school or imminently headed there. Evenings are getting cooler, and morning temps have had a touch of chill. I love the changing of the seasons but have to admit that it gives me a touch of melancholy to think that winter is on its way. I have to store all of the sunshine, warmth, and brightness of the long days to prepare myself for the colder, shorter, darker days of winter. Lily Pad Fun-Photo by S.

It's the little things that often touch our hearts or make us laugh. It's the little things that help us get through the messy, complicated times of life. What little things brighten your life?

Have you ever pondered the perspective of a dog's summer? In my latest blog post, I share a letter from my daughter's dog, Mira, as she spent two weeks having fun at our river home.

My husband was without his phone for 24 hours. We fueled up at a local gas station, and he placed it on the back bumper of the truck as he turned onto the highway. It fell off and the truck behind us ran over it. It got me thinking about my "need" for my phone.

Spring is fast giving way to summer in the PNW. Gardens are in and perennials are popping. A favorite in our family is the ubiquitous rhubarb. While these abundant plants are found in many places, people have strong opinions about this unusual vegetable. Yes, it's a vegetable. I checked because I always thought it was a fruit.

Our golden retriever, Kona, has an obsession with rocks and socks! Read more about how this obsession took some unexpected turns.

With the arrival of spring, the idea of hope comes to my mind. Read my new blog for more of my thoughts on spring.

Stacy St. George announces her first novel, to be released on May 4th, and discusses the blood, sweat, and tears it took to get to this moment.

My first novel is nearly ready to share, but the story of my nickname must be shared first.