Dive In!
Growing up in Montana we found many things to entertain ourselves. One of the homes we lived in was near an irrigation canal. This canal was about four feet deep…
Recharge Your Batteries
‘Recharging your batteries’ looks different to different people. Some people need some quiet time- maybe even meditation. Some people play off the energy of others, some people need to read…
Snail Lady
My first substitute teaching job was in a fourth-grade class for a very good friend of mine. It was a rainy day in Southern California. Rainy days were a little…
Simply Sweet Valentine’s Day
I am a planner. This really comes out in me when we plan a ‘get-away’ or vacation. I love to know who we are going with, what everyone likes to…
A Birthday to Remember
One of my favorite birthday/Christmas gifts was a weekend trip to New York City. For my birthday my husband gave me a coupon saying we were going to travel to…
Sleepless Night
I know I’m crazy, but I LOVE to laugh… and I think it’s hilarious to scare people. I love to jump the out of shadows... and catch people by surprise. …
Snake in the grass
The last home we lived in Southern California was located at the bottom of the ‘Foothills’ on the east edge of Los Angels county. We were two houses away from…
Under Attack?
When my husband and I were engaged, I moved back into my mom’s home to save some money while I was working and going to school. One night my mom…
Our Special Guest
I love the fall. Cool temperatures, leaves changing, and football! I have been a USC Trojan football fan for as long as I can remember. Through winning seasons, losing seasons,…
Blinded by the Fog
One of our grandson’s loved magic of all kinds. His skills would shine with a deck of cards in his hands. One fourth of July, the grandson’s put on an…