August 20, 2022 My top 3 creepiest medical procedures of all time It’s almost spooky season, and you know what that means? Time to talk about SCARY things like colonoscopies! Honestly, I don’t have too many…
August 15, 2022 10 things I learned from my heart attack There’s nothing like a near-death experience to make you reflect on your life and ponder lessons learned. Okay, so my heart attack was a…
August 13, 2022 A week at CATCO’s thrilling theatrical summer camp We tried a new summer camp this year with great results: CATCO’s theatre arts camp. I have written before about some of our past…
August 8, 2022 My tattoos might have saved my skin – and life This is a story about the importance of protecting our skin from the sun. I have admittedly not always been great at this. I…
August 6, 2022 I only have heart attacks in Hawaii Are you one of those people who uses humor to deal with tough situations? I am. I have always tended toward dark humor. I…
August 3, 2022 What should kids know about money? I’ve been thinking a lot lately about kids and money. Specifically, what should kids know about money and when should we teach them? And…
July 28, 2022 We had a vacation dog in Kauai! Have you ever “borrowed” a pet while on vacation? I guess it’s not surprising that we have done this. Actually, we’ve done it not…
July 21, 2022 Feeling stuck? Make yourself a joy list One of my favorite writers, Jeannette Encinias, has a wonderful email newsletter where she shares poems and stories. In a recent newsletter, she shared…
July 11, 2022 5 things we love about our hognose snake Believe it or not, I’ve always loved snakes. I’m a fan of snake print, serpent mythology – and yes, even actual, live snakes themselves….
July 9, 2022 Watch out when taking selfies at Polaris mall My kiddo loves going to the mall just as much as I did at her age. What’s not to love? Shopping, eating at the…