Fishing for Memories
My dad always caught fish. I knew when I went fishing with him, we would bring a full catch back for Sunday morning breakfast. Sometimes
Category: Create Your Journey
The Best of the Best
Who’s your all-time favorite teacher? Do you remember someone special who changed your life for the better? When I entered Hazel Dicken-Garcia’s class, I was
Pink Roses and Beer
Today my husband left early for his golf lesson, ran a few errands, and returned with a Trader Joe’s bag and a case of beer.
First Star I See Tonight
March 2021. We lay face-up on ocean sand, three generations of women–one birthed during a world war (1946), the second amidst assassinations and national crises
Hangin’ Around the Barber Shop
Thomas Edison invented the light bulb on his 1,001st try. He said, “I didn’t fail 1,000 times. The light bulb was an invention with 1,000
Gum on Your Shoe
Have you ever stepped on a gooey wad of gum? Awkward, right? But on one occasion, I didn’t mind some gum on my shoe. My
When They’re Lost
Sometimes kids get lost. When I was little, I couldn’t find my mom in a grocery store. Thinking to check the parking lot, they asked
A Lesson From Tian Tian
I’m a fan of playing in the snow. Many humans and animals feel the same, as demonstrated by a giant 275-pound male Panda named Tian
Ms. Turtle
Have you ever heard of Minnesota Nice? It’s a popular term for my fellow citizens, often validated in my own experience, especially when it comes
The Snow Pants Rule
When my daughters were in grade school, we had a rule they hated. If the temperature dropped to zero or below zero degrees, they had