Friendship is like a game of ball. Which ball game depends on where you are at and how much you have invested in the friendship at that given moment? Typically, I like to strive for a friendship that resembles a nice easy game of tennis. I hit the ball over the net, my friend hits it back. I hit it ... Read More about Friendship
A Serendipitous Moment: Chihuly in the Garden
This is the second in the series of “serendipitous moments” blogs. The first was about a very special walk to a frozen waterfall over twenty years ago. I hope you had a chance to read about that wonderful family memory story. Now I would love to share with you a special moment that happened just ... Read More about A Serendipitous Moment: Chihuly in the Garden
Travel Tips for Phoenix, Arizona
Travel tips for making the most of your visit to Phoenix, Arizona. • Book your flight to arrive as early in the day as possible so that you can spend the afternoon getting settled in and finalizing your itinerary. • Rent a car even if your family and friends say they can drive. That way if ... Read More about Travel Tips for Phoenix, Arizona
How to Apply for a U.S. Passport
We are just starting the seven month countdown until our multi-generation trip to Europe in September. I am starting to gather together all the important documents that one needs for this type of overseas trip and I have just spent a week searching everywhere in my house for my passport. It appears ... Read More about How to Apply for a U.S. Passport
Make Time, Make Memories
I just finished booking a weekend family house in Lincoln City for Memorial Day weekend. Last year was the first time that our family had decided to get together over this extended weekend and spend a little quality time together away from our busy jobs and never ending house and yard chores. It ... Read More about Make Time, Make Memories
Go to Your Corner
Some have been wondering about my blog site name and the little quote on the home page. So...here are my thoughts about corners and why this theme is the focus I’ve selected for my website! We refer to, or experience corners, in a variety of aspects of our life. I am not necessarily a boxing fan, ... Read More about Go to Your Corner