Dear High School English Teacher, Don’t Kill My Buzz

  I sat at the old worn oak table and nervously tapped my foot on the linoleum floor, stealing glances at my parents as they sat next to me trying to hide their own anxiety. How many students had awaited the unknown in this very room through the years? How many parents accompanied their children,… Read More Dear High School English Teacher, Don’t Kill My Buzz

Slippery When Wet – Photo Friday

Slippery When Wet – Photo Friday During our Farewell Tour of Puerto Rico, we spent a family day fishing in San Juan with a company called Magic Tarpon. We had an amazing day and even caught a fish or two!  

Island Boy Finds His Once Upon A Time

The last few weeks this true story has come up on more than one occasion, so I thought I would dust it off and share it once more. Enjoy! The sound of the waves, the sand beneath his feet, the warm ocean breeze were all a part of him, ingrained into his very soul. He was… Read More Island Boy Finds His Once Upon A Time

Red Circle Days Book Review And Giveaway

The Mom Cafe’s official review of Red Circle Days took MY breath away!  Check it out and comment to be entered to win your own, signed copy! Two winners will be chosen at random on Friday, April 4th! Today I am introducing you to a writer who has taken my breath away over and over… Read More Red Circle Days Book Review And Giveaway

Destiny Isn’t For Victims. Fate Isn’t For Fools.

Destiny Fate They softly flutter about us like windswept leaves dressed in autumn hues painting a picture of approaching change that will alter our landscape with a future we never envisioned, but one we readily accept because after all it was meant to be. And yet, these same letters come together, stringing words with a… Read More Destiny Isn’t For Victims. Fate Isn’t For Fools.

Blue Circle Days – You Can’t Schedule Mental Illness

He called the other day. He doesn’t have a phone or at least not one from which he can make long distance calls. The Assisted Living Facility frowns upon that, and I guess it makes sense, but I can’t help but wonder then how all those people living away from family members reach out to… Read More Blue Circle Days – You Can’t Schedule Mental Illness

sTrEet aRt: Through My Lens (Set 4)

The next set will be the last in my five part series, sTrEeT aRt: Through My Lens. It has been so much fun hitting the streets of San Juan, Puerto Rico and capturing these talented creations with my camera. Also by Little Miss Wordy: sTrEet aRt: Through My Lens  sTrEeT aRt:  Through My Lens (Set… Read More sTrEet aRt: Through My Lens (Set 4)

sTrEeT aRt: Through My Lens (Set 3)

When I came across this giant mural, it immediately made me think of a Nursery Rhyme. It took up a huge wall. The first shot is the entire scene, then I focused on individual scenes within the big picture. Also by Little Miss Wordy: sTrEet aRt: Through My Lens  sTrEeT aRt:  Through My Lens (Set… Read More sTrEeT aRt: Through My Lens (Set 3)

StReEt ArT: Through My Lens (Set 2)

Street Art around San Juan, Puerto is quite the experience. I’ve been in awe of the raw talent displayed on sides of homes, businesses, empty lots etc. Here is the second set of my series StReEt ArT:  tHrOuGh mY LeNs. You can find the first set here.

sTrEeT aRt: tHrOuGh mY LeNs

I finally ventured out, camera in hand, to capture some of the amazing street art around every bend here in San Juan, Puerto Rico. This is part one of Street Art: Through My Lens. I hope you enjoy and come back for more!