Every place has a special time of year when Nature unveils Her finest.  Cherry Blossoms in Japan or Washington, D.C. might be some of the first images that come to mind.  I think of early spring in Sacramento, California when profuse displays of camellias and gaudy color-clashing azaleas grace the community. Upcountry Maui offers a [...]

This is a story of Grace.  The Grace given to me and my husband to see the beauty of love and it’s healing qualities in all forms. Our family (my husband, myself and our 85 lb. Labrador Sheppard mix, Fresco) joined a Pet Therapy group at our local hospital.  We were encouraged by a neighbor [...]