Love radiates joy within deep memory friends and family Spirits giving back all the prayers ever prayed Love comes in when we need...

There’s sand in my sandwich, Sand on my head, Sand wedged in places Best left unsaid. Only the beach Could pull off such a caper: I came...

Born in the 50’s, retired from a long career in court-reporting, I find myself in a new chapter of life. Due to health issues, I am to...

I was hooked the first time I had a taste of this pie. My sweet Aunt Dot made me one for a milestone birthday I didn’t want to...

It’s On!!! Meow!!

The ocean blends all into an echo of reflection a soul trip a dream… Butterflies touch sea dolphins leap Life begins each morning in...

The Wonderings of Kate The last few months have been full of nests.   I didn’t realize for several weeks that one of my Boston ferns had...

Gotta just love that proud parent moment when your child is in a bathroom stall with you and decides to look under the partition at the...

…and the holidays aren’t even here yet! OY!!!!

That day in the woods when the wolf met the dragon and they both circled round and round showing their claws …Wolf said to Dragon… “I see...

When the story of the Orlando shootings hit the news, I couldn’t wrap my head around it.  It was a full day before I could even begin to...

Fireworks crack outside our window. “Aren’t they done yet? Don’t they realize people have kids in these homes?” Another loud boom....

At what age do kids stop being so damn stubborn????  Cuz it doesn’t look like 19 is that age. Omg… there’s no way I could have been this...

Before children, there were many small tasks I took for granted – tasks that once took 15 minutes have now quadrupled – like grocery...

I Was Just Thinkin… First Rule of Cat: Let the cat come to you. First Right of Rejection is a cat’s natural due. Second: Disturb not the...

This rich and creamy Key Lime Pie has a filling made from sweetened condensed milk, sour cream, and lime juice, with lime zest blended in...

Remember Don Ho of Tiny Bubbles fame? Well here he is, pictured 2nd from the left, with myself (in blue) and my daughters, 8 and 11, on...

The Wonderings of Kate When my three teen-aged boys burst into my bathroom on Tuesday morning, I knew immediately that something was...

How often do we seem stuck in the “in between” or the “iffy” zone as I call it? Indecision is a headache producing nightmare. Trust...

I met an elderly man yesterday. He was at the cemetery visiting his wife’s grave. I was at my son’s. He had a dog with him and the dog...

To all those lost, to all those that serve and to all their families and loved ones… Wishing you a joyous and blessed Memorial Day.

The summer is coming!!!! Which means kids will be home!!! Aye aye aye! So, let's have some fun... right in your own backyard. I'm...

Thoughts by Ryder By Amy ‘Aloha’ Neal

Depression is more than having “the blues”. The Webster definition is severe despondency. In realistic terms, it is like jumping into a...