Life is Sailing

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I am a woman who loves beauty and fun. I sail, read, play games, learn instruments (piano, flute, ukulele, tin whistle, Scottish drums, harmonica), hike, sing, Pickleball, explore, and write. My greatest joy is playing or exploring with my five children and husband. My greatest peace is at the piano or sailing. At the center and surrounding it all is my Savior Jesus Christ.

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  • Movies That Age with Us

    (written Monday, August 18, 2025) Sometimes I miss being in my twenties or thirties. When we hit our forties, everything starts changing. That can be frustrating to accept, at least for me it is. Life is just a whole lot different now than it was a couple decaes ago – busy life with older children…

  • Rainbow Kisses

    (written Sunday, August 17, 2025) We drove along the highway, peppered with downpours and sunshine, just skirting the center of the summer thunderstorms. Perhaps the result of Hurricane Erin? Suddenly a child exclaimed, “A rainbow!” Sure enough it was a bright skittles-worthy rainbow, just a piece at first. As we watched, a full rainbow appeared…

  • Beach Breather

    (written Saturday, August 16, 2025) I woke this morning prepared mentally for a trip but needing some time outside before we loaded into the van. So I laced up my tennis shoes and headed toward the beach. Normally I would slip on my slippers (flip-flops for mainlanders) and enjoy foot freedom, but my toe is…

  • Flash in the Dark

    (written Friday, August 15, 2025) A shooting starA burst of lightIt flashed above our headsMy eye did catchMy head jerked upI spied the glinting tailWith glee I jumpedDelight and joyTo witness such a sightEtched in my mindThis streak of heavenStraight across the darkened skyLight in the darkDear Christ, would that light Could shine so bright…

  • Searching for a word:

    (written Thursday, August 14, 2025) What’s that word to describe knowing human nature and not being gullible? You know, the one that means you kind of know the ways of the road, you have street smarts and know how to work around things that don’t make sense… Ah, yes… Savvy ——————————————– My child was studying…

  • Reasons for Writing

    Well, I am in the progress of catching up again with the writings I have been completing. I write in my phone, often not taking the time to pull out my computer to publish what I write. I am still keeping up with writing everyday, though, so I am excited about that. I wrote something…

  • Swallow Sighting

    (written Wednesday, August 13, 2025) She soared as one who has no cares, no anchor of her freedoms on this green earth.  Dipping and rising, graceful and light.  A slight twist of her torso and she veered to the right.  A tuck of the chin and down she dove.  Zip, zip!  Across the rippling waters,…

  • Henderson Beach State Park

    (written Tuesday, August 12, 2025)The crystal clear rippling water Tickled feelings of freedomDeep within my peaceful soul.(Walk with my four boys along the shores of Henderson Beach State Park)

  • Ohi’a Lehua Honey

    (written Monday, August 11, 2025)Ohi’a lehua honeyThe sweetest, creamiest honeyBrings brightness to my soulPatient boys, First day of “school”, A long walk homeWatch out for bearsPackage at the doorstepOhi’a lehua honey order!Add a little bread and butterNourishment after car trouble galoreA batterly AND alternator?!Oh me, oh my!The heavy jarLaden with golden joyBright red, wispy flowerSymbol…

  • A Heart and Soul Blessed

    (written Sunday, August 10, 2025) A husband, faithful and true, blesses the heart and soul of his wife.  The person she was, the person she has become, and the person she will be are all linked to this man.  May he hold her heart tenderly, for much affection it contains, they of which is love. …