Mission
Here in California, most 4th graders {if not all of them} have to complete a mission project. It’s a BIG PROJECT, fraught with much trepidation for parents and children alike. The boy was given Mission...
View ArticleNice Day for a Walk
That was Sunday. It was warm and sunny and we nearly had the beach to ourselves. It was so nice to be outside and not have to go anywhere or do anything. Just meandering down the beach, looking for...
View ArticleThe Great Slow Down
Do you find that things start to slow down for the last two weeks of the year? Most people would probably say, “No.” They are going to holiday parties, baking cookies, buying presents and all of that...
View ArticlePersimmons
A friend gave me a bunch of persimmons before Thanksgiving and I’ve been patiently waiting for them to get ripe. Finally, nearly a month later, they are ripe! A friend and I are going to use quite a...
View ArticleLook on the Bright Side Day
Today is Look on the Bright Side Day, which is kind of funny since it’s the shortest day of the year, which means that folks in the far north don’t have a whole lot of bright in their day. Do you find...
View ArticleMerry Christmas!
I hope you all have a wonderful holiday. I hope you’re surrounded by family, friends, and loved ones. I hope there is love in your house, laughter in your voice, and food in your belly. Our hearts grow...
View ArticleAnd So 2014 Begins
Every man should be born again on the first day of January. Start with a fresh page. Take up one hole more in the buckle if necessary, or let down one, according to circumstances; but on the first of...
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