Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered weak and weary. ~Edgar Allan Poe Do you ever get the mid-winter drearies? I like living in a place that has seasons. I like going from spring to summer to fall and even to winter, except sometimes winter seems a few weeks too long. And winter has a way of hiding the …
Beach, Sun, Surf and Winners
The Beach Ah, the beach. The relentless crash of the waves. The beauty of their power. The joy of throwing your body into the surf. The happiness of sitting in the sun or walking along on the wet sand letting the ocean nip at your toes. The fun of hearing a child giggle at the first touch of the waves. …
Summertime and the Memories are Good
What did you love best about summer when you were a kid? This year when The Innocent released I had a fun giveaway contest and invited readers to share some summer stories with me. I’m always blessed when I get to read these firsthand experiences from you all. Toni was like me in that she enjoyed playing with her cousins. …
Seed Guessing Contest Winners
I don’t have the seeds for this old tree I spotted out in Monterey Bay. It was such an ancient tree that the garden keepers have built a frame to support its branches. That’s loving a tree. Nobody was around for me to ask what the …
What Do You Like about June?
“Spring being a tough act to follow, God created June.” ~Al Bernstein What do you like about June? Summer starting? School out? Swimming pools filling up? Flowers blooming? Gardens growing? Family vacations? Bible School? So many things to love about June – that sweet time between spring and …