It is fascinating to see bridges that are basically made of wire provide the necessary support to heavy vehicles that constantly cross over it...especially since the bridge is made of heavy concrete too. Grief support feels like that sometimes. "There is no sadness without great love." My son's birthday was last week. It is strange but true that I miss him more now than ever. I always think of what he would have been like as a young man had he survived. What would he be doin

I love to walk along the beach. It calms me and brings me a sense of comfort and awe. Just looking at the ocean or mountains or nature shows me the power of God. Words have power too. As a writer/author I know how words affect me. I cried in church this morning...again. I usually tear up when we sing The Queen's Prayer written by Queen Lili'uokalani. She wrote it while she was imprisoned in her home by the haole (not a derogatory meaning here) businessmen and religious lead

I believe that we are all here for a reason. Some are born to greatness. Some are born to validate beliefs. Some are born to be part of a group effort of some kind. Everyone has value. My cousin Johnny died this week. He's always been one of my favorite cousins. Quiet strength, shy smile, great sense of humor. He was a good man. He was a good husband, father, grandfather and friend. I will never forget him. I will never forget the time his mom dumped a bowl of cooked carrots