College Football
I like college football a lot. Although I live in Southern California, I did not attend a university that had a football team (rugby, la...
New Year in September
I always associate the new school year with new beginnings and setting a new calendar and starting over yet again. I did it for so many...
Birthdays and Death Days
Today my Grandpa Barney would be very, very old if he hadn’t already passed. I hop e he and my grandmother are in heaven, sitting on the...
Labor Day – Remembering All the Laboring I Have Done
Labor Day is a time to remember all the jobs I’ve had – both volunteer and professionally. A sentimental journey through the resume is...
Back to School: 25 Things
I love going back to school. I loved school in whatever grade I was in from the very start. I am an only child and there was never...
Decisions, Decisions: Calendaring, Scheduling, and Planning the Plans
As our holiday celebrations have grown over the years, it became very necessary to start planning earlier and earlier. We have always...
What I Did On My Summer Vacation
My parents took summer vacations very seriously. They both worked full time jobs so we had very limited family together time any time of...
Campfires, A Little Night Music, and Other Summer Nocturnal Activities
Living on the Pacific Rim does have its advantages – warm evenings fit for all kinds of activities. There is nothing like a fire on the...
Farmers' Market & A Secret Wish
My community is blessed with an excellent Farmers’ Market on Sunday mornings at the local high school. There are fresh vegetables and...
Twenty five Things About Summer
Note: This is the first in a series of “Twenty Five Things”. I’ll do seasons, holidays, etc. It has helped my visualize, remember, and...
