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This is a Story About a Girl Named Lucky

I have just come back from a visit to the "Ninth Island". My family and I traveled there for my grandmother, who is 93 years old. Our goal was to...

Love Grows Where My Rosemary Goes

Today is Father’s Day; however, my father is no longer with us. He’s been gone for 3 years now. It's somewhat challenging to express sentimental feelings about my dad and...

Impending Doom

It’s coming. I can sense it. I predict things are going to happen that will turn my life upside down in the next two years, maybe even earlier. Personal stuff...

Ponyo the Studio Cat

I’d like to introduce you to my feline companion of 13 years, Ponyo. She is named after the Japanese animated fantasy film by Hayao Miyazaki. I pronounce Ponyo like how...

Moonflowers Bloom in Misery

I recently returned from a brief trip to Portland to watch one of my beloved bands, Swallow the Sun. I've been a fan for two decades now and seeing them...

Darkness in Paradise Website Launch

I can't believe the day is finally here! My jewelry brand Darkness in Paradise website is now OPEN. Can you believe I've held on to the name Darkness in Paradise...