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...

View from flight to Phoenix I recently attended a writers conference. It was the end of September and still 118 degrees in Phoenix....

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...

" So Many Summers ", a song by country singer Brad Paisley, struck a chord with me recently. As an artist, he creates beautiful word...

Definition of a reunion: An instance of two or more people coming together again after a period of separation A social gathering attended...

I've always loved popsicles and ice cream in the summer. I don't eat them often now. But I have fond memories of enjoying the frozen...

We observed the 4th of July this past week. To some, it was another routine workday. Maybe a day to veg and recharge. Others went camping...

I love to bake bread. I learned the basics watching my mom, grandmother and great grandmother. Fresh bread, butter, and honey was a...

Thoughts on stubbornness and procrastination inspired from the life of Kona.

We recently witnessed a spectacular expression of the Northern Lights. They lasted for several days and were visible to the naked eye...

Strolling into the kitchen, I ask the age-old question, what should we have for dinner? Wait, I made a menu this week. Mentally...

Spring is here, and the baby geese are hatching. The killdeer lay their tiny eggs in petite nests on the ground. My annuals are showing...