Nishinomiya Shrine: Easter Day Reflections

Sunday, April 21, was Easter. Gerard and I went to the general meeting of the… read more

Sakura: Cherry Blossom Viewing in Osaka

Sakura: Sakura-no-toori nuke Sakura: the Japanese word for cherry blossom. These delicate pink petals featured… read more

Himeji Castle: Pretty in Pink

I arrived in the Osaka area of Japan (specifically: Nishinomiya) late Thursday evening. The first… read more

Seattle WA – a quickie travel blog

The title could have been: Seattle WA? The first day of my 5-month trip around… read more

Packing For A Long Trip: Five Tips

Question: How to go about packing for a long trip? Answer: You don’t. Yesterday I… read more

Universe Creating: Five Questions to Consider

If you write paranormal, fantasy or speculative fiction, you create universes. Universe creating is fun… read more