walking

I pretty much gave up walking last summer when our two furry pals, Dexter and Comet, were no longer on … More

survival training

What might seem an idyllic little water feature in my backyard, was the scene this week for survival training. Goldfish … More

lessons in pond building

People my age should remember ‘paint by number’ kits from childhood. Not even the most supportive parent would confuse such … More

an afternoon at the races

Having our son’s family over for a rescheduled Mother’s Day dinner yesterday included a spin around the block for our … More

Palliative pooches

As I get older, I tend to believe that pets have palliative ‘magic’ that helps their owners – and others … More

Lessons from Manzanar — Truths, Half-truths, and Sea Stories

For what they “might do” A road trip north of Los Angeles on Highway 395 went past a monument to … More

Road(trip) to independence

simple steps to reduce carbon footprints and achieve spiritual climate change

For twenty-two years I have been fairly successful at one hobby: gardening. During the first decade as a homeowner, gophers … More

finding my crown

I think of my grandparents and me in old black & white photos. These images radiate the joy they felt … More