I have climbed Quandary Peak in Colorado twice. This is one of the mountains in the Rockies that stands at over 14,000 feet (4300 metres) high. The hike, starting around 11,000 feet, is three
My mother discovered, on a parent-teacher evening at school, that at a very young age, I could be very creative. Each week on Monday morning at school, our assignment was to draw and write
We travel a lot. Being on the road means being away from things that I have easily at hand for all eventualities in life. So, I like to be prepared for any unpredictable event
On vacation in California visiting Yosemite, we stayed in a cabin near the beautiful and ancient Mono Lake. One evening, as our young children slept, I noticed a large, unfamiliar bug on the wall
On a walk by a lake, my husband pointed out a duck carrying two tiny, fluffy ducklings on her back as she swam in the water. It was a delight to see. The sight
When I was a child, I looked forward to Valentine’s Day with great anticipation. I knew that once it got dark, Father Valentine would visit our house. Who on earth, you are probably wondering,
After my daughter and I had stood in line for thirteen hours to show our respects to Queen Elizabeth II and her reign, it led me to consider the sovereignty of God. Who is
A few summers ago my husband and I visited the ruins of Ephesus with some friends. We marveled at the beautiful and colorful mosaic floors being painstakingly restored by workers. We stood within the
Comfort is being tucked up on a sofa, cushion behind your head, blanket over your legs, a mug of tea or coffee in your hands—and to make it perfect, a gorgeous view or sunset.
I love to hike in the summer months with my family. On one trip to Utah, we hiked a slot canyon. Slot canyons are narrow gorges with sheer rock walls on either side. As
