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.

Watching basketball has become a tradition in our house. Learn more about my love for the game in this week's blog!

The aloha spirit is alive and well in my favorite refuge of Hawaii. Read this week's blog for a peek into my most recent adventure.

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My dream vacation always centered around Hawaii. Something about the islands proved irresistible. The warm water, marine life, vibrant...

I have an old pair of Fiskars sewing scissors. They have iconic orange handles and are still very sharp. I only used them to cut fabric....

Photo from Unsplash 2025 is upon us. Happy New Year, friends! I hope 2025 started gently for you. With 2024 a blur in the rearview...

Music is a powerful tool that has the ability to pull us back in time. It can evoke joy, happiness, and nostalgia, as well as anger,...

We reconnected with an old friend, Josh Bauder, last week and had the pleasure and honor of meeting his wife and daughter. Don’t you love...

I. Love. Fall. I'm grateful for the crisp, sometimes frosty air in the mornings. The glorious, brilliant, and ever-changing colors of...

For as long as I can remember, I’ve always had a pet. Usually a cat or dog and sometimes both. Nothing exotic or rodent-like though...

I recently attended a writers conference. It was the end of September and still 118 degrees in Phoenix. Hurricane Helene was hitting...

Fun news! I published my first story! It was an honor to collaborate with a group of writers, including newbies and published authors, on...

Have you ever felt that little nudge? Heard the still, small voice that encourages you to do something? Go somewhere? Make a call? A...

A friend recently mentioned that she longed for a whole day without any responsibilities. A whole day to do just what she wanted without...