Words With Nowhere to go…..

Some words are only for your mom. I never knew that. For 47 years I never realized that there are certain conversations I reserved for my mom. Certain thoughts that waited for her... waited for her listening ears before being spoken....and now those words have nowhere to go.... I shuffle through each day and without … Continue reading Words With Nowhere to go….. →

Flying during COVID…my cross country, cross Pacific journey!

Including my one BIG eye opener in LAX!!! In case you were wondering, here is what I experienced flying May 12th Traverse City, MI---Chicago O'Hare---LAX----Honolulu I didn't really know what to expect as I embarked on my journey back to the island. Like most of you, I have seen conflicting reports about near empty planes … Continue reading Flying during COVID…my cross country, cross Pacific journey! →

I’m not me…without you

On March 16th, 2020 we parted.I boarded a plane to Michigan, you back to our island home in American Samoa.I remember so clearly the last words I spoke to you..."I don't want any of this to be happening."Although we suspected some upcoming travel inconveniences due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, I don't think either of us … Continue reading I’m not me…without you →

Being present in the present

Guilty. I've done it, you've done it, we've all done it. Each of us have found ourselves drifting away from the present moment without even realizing it. No matter how quickly we snap out of it, we will forever be unable to recall or relive the moments we lost while distracted. If this upcoming move … Continue reading Being present in the present →

A man named Bill (part 2)

(Be sure to readPart 1 first!....) Continuing from the previous post... Remembering the impact of our last encounter, I planted my feet firmly in readiness to receive whatever Bill had to offer. He did not disappoint. "I was thinking about you two last night and I came across a little story. Have you heard the … Continue reading A man named Bill (part 2) →

A man named Bill…

When Bill (a total stranger) walked into our world, I had the immediate sensation that I had known him my entire life. He was kind, friendly and wore a genuine smile that warmed my soul. We were 2000 miles from home on our first RV adventure. We barely made it out of Michigan, driving through … Continue reading A man named Bill… →