Supposedly a Japanese proverb states: “A wise man will climb Mt. Fuji once; a fool will climb Mt Fuji twice.” Apparently I am a fool. I...

Somewhere in Hamura, Japan, at a Kappa Sushi restaurant, my family and I sat waiting for a table. The August heat outside was sweltering;...

“When are you going to get pregnant again?” asked my mother-in-law’s friend. She’s a delightful Turkish lady, grew up in Ankara. Thanks...

It’s not easy being a stay at home mom. Little fingers, little kisses, big old dog, lots of mess...it’s exhausting but amazing....

I just love to grow lavender augustifolia in my herb garden. The fresh clean scent makes my front porch smell like heaven! Growing...