Memories

Ladybugs! The kids and I leisurely strolled across the wide lawn at Oxnard Beach Park over spring break. We were on our way from the playground to the beach, when …

Sour Grass Soup Brilliant yellow flowers dot California roadsides and hillsides this time of year.  I recognize it as sour grass from my childhood. In researching this post, I learned …

Pretend Play Beats Boredom Have you read the Grass Stain Guru’s post on boredom?  You must. I’ll wait. Growing up, we were not allowed to utter the dreaded “B” word.  …

(Me, on the playground in 1970-something. I still have that sweater.) We eat together almost every evening in our house. Normal dinner conversation is usually entertainment enough. We share our …

Growing up I played to the point of exhaustion on a daily basis, usually with my sister and cousin in tow. Spring still brings a thrill for me. Daylight Savings …