A place to share your thoughts and stories. Last year, I called you on this day and you called me back and left a message saying your phone had a tough time getting a good signal and that you would call again. It is your birthday today. You would have been 64.

Reflections on the human spirit A sharing of the day to day experiences of living and loving in Sitka, Alaska! Click here for my blogs by email. Monday, April 25, 2011. Easter Sunday did find me out looking for wildflowers to coax into my garden. I love the woodland mosses and the tiny flowers that grow there. Tiny pieces of art, peeking from within the soft mound of green. Small treasures of wild Columbine, tiny ferns and wild strawberry made the trip worth it.

Tuesday, December 1, 2009. In 2010 I plan to do some armchair traveling by joining different reading challenges. I am looking forward to some great reading next year.

Monday, April 27, 2015. 1 medium onion, peeled and roughly chopped. 2 cups long-grain white rice. 1 to 2 chile peppers, such as jalapeño or serrano, seeded and minced. 4 to 5 garlic cloves, pressed. Juice from 2 limes, plus additional wedges for serving.

Monday, March 07, 2011. 4 cups hot cooked rice. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 3 Tb canola oil, divided. 1-2 cups loosely packed red cabbage, thinly sliced. You can add it to the marinade or at the end if you want to add it to taste. The Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies.