Ya Don’t See Um – Ya Feel Um

On a recent trip to Florida, I had a great visit with my sisters and extended family. There were a couple mornings I had time to myself and did some exploring. The highlights were visiting a cool cemetery (of course), NASA, and the beach. But my fifteen minute walk along the beach turned into a disaster…one I didn’t know about until later that... read more

2019 – A Year of Music Memories

Looking back at 2019, I recall an informal pact I made with a friend several years ago. We decided no more excuses if our favorite artists/legends/performers came to town. The source of this pact was a missed opportunity to see Prince. My friend and I are huge fans. When he came to San Diego in 2013, the tickets were very expensive as he was... read more

My Friends at San Luis Rey Cemetery

I happened to be in a part of Oceanside today that I’d never been to before. When I started seeing signs for the Mission San Luis Rey, I hoped there’d be a cemetery to visit as well. Praise Big Mary, there was. If you aren’t familiar with this national historic landmark, the full name is Old Mission San Luis Rey de Francia, and it known... read more

Cleaning Out the Closet

We’ve lived in the same house for over 20 years, and until this past month, I’ve never had a reason to clean out my closet. No, it isn’t because of that organizing lady that’s got everyone folding their clothes in new ways. Honestly, if something is over-hyped, I tend to stay away or I’m extra critical. Two examples that come to... read more

Forget About It

So they say things happen in threes and last week I completed a strange trifecta of forgetfulness. 1. Tuesday – I went to Legoland with one of my little sisters and parked in the last row of regular parking. After six hours of kid-friendly fun, we left to find my car. After forty-five minutes of walking up and down rows of cars, we... read more