Even in the face of the ongoing Covid pandemic, or maybe in response to the pandemic, 2021 for me has turned out to be a gem. Since it was packed year, I have lots to reflect upon.
Tag: Family
Grandma’s Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake
One of things that she does super well is cook. One of the best things she makes is a heavenly chocolate chip coffee cake. I have had it since childhood. I cannot remember a time in my life when I did not know about it and I don't want to think of my life without it!
Summer Fun in Utah
Summer Fun is the best fun. This post covers a backyard music fest, tubing the Provo River and multiple hikes.
Love Your Enemy
When we recognize someone is suffering, it's easy to accept them and have compassion.
Winter at Utah Lake
However, twice in the past week I have felt impressed to take the 4 mile drive to Utah Lake. I was not disappointed either time. The first visit, I came across ice fisherman and on today's visit, I found the broken ice sheets at sunset.
2020- My Fave Photos
Some of my best photos of 2020.
Our Four Hour Summer Vacation, aka TUBALOOZA 2020
They kept asking and asking about going to the beach. I kept telling them that this was not the time to go.
West Palm Beach Murder Mystery Remains Unsolved
I can't believe this was 5 years ago this summer. I took my children on a vacation through Florida and this happened at a hotel pool. I knew this type of thing happens, I just didn't know it could happen in Florida of all places.
A Night on the Mountain
Two of my daughters, Yana and Riri, decided to join for dinner on the mountain and then they went home and left me all alone on the mountain. Of course, I was totally groovy with that. Although, it would have been great if they stayed.
Relias’s Garden
I can tell you that Relia's garden, her life and her legacy, has brought forth some of the most delicious and beautiful fruit possible. So many of us, including myself, have blossomed as a result of her tender sowing and thoughtful care. And now in her passing, she leaves a bounteous harvest that has the silos of love overflowing in a bounteous bumper crop of abundance.
The Umenum 