Fall is a subtle season here, a cooler breeze, sharper colors. Here is a bit of the scene from coast earlier this month:
Fall is a subtle season here, a cooler breeze, sharper colors. Here is a bit of the scene from coast earlier this month:
We took a little family trip up the coast last week. On our second day, Zoom and I went to “Shell Beach” after visiting a little playground on the coast. He picked up shells, but spent most of his time…
Little Zoom turns two today, and his Granny and Doris are in town for a visit. They are from Ohio, and have not seen much of the gorgeous Northern California coast. It’s one of my favorite places on Earth, and…
We had a great weekend, celebrating Mother’s Day and picnicking with friends 🙂 Zoom found a new love of kites. My best friend Tammy got to be the one to introduce him to kite flying, which had me reflecting on our…
I went back through some of our photos from our visit to the coast. It’s easy to forget how quickly the place sets my soul at ease, how it lets me see things with new eyes. A long view of…
Even before we arrived in Kauai, I knew I needed to visit the Wai`oli Hui`ia Church. It’s a traditional green sided Hawaiian Church, nestled in the little town of Hanelei. It dates back to 1834, when it’s original mission was…
When I travel, I can’t help but stop at churches. I’m drawn to them, to the stories they hold, to the thoughts of people who have worshiped inside them. I love that each one is unique, representing a time and…
On the drive home once, from The Sea Ranch, I stopped at one of my favorite places on Earth. It’s on Meyer’s Grade, a tiny road up way above the Pacific Ocean, just a tad inland from Highway 1. If…
A little while ago, Zoom and I were on a walk out by the lagoon. There was a park bench there, and a quote was on a little sign on the bench. It’s simple, but I loved the message. It’s…