
It’s All About Balance
Life seems to be all about balance. For example, the joy found in spending time with people versus craving moments on our own. The urge to travel--exploring new lands and never-had-before meals--in contrast with the desire for a home base with some favorite go-to...

Beauty is Everywhere!
One fun thing about all the trips I took this summer was seeing artistic, inspirational messages in the various airport shops I passed through, whether in Seattle, San Francisco, or Mexico. Many of us get tired from all the processes involved in traveling, from taking...

Picture Perfect Pacific Northwest
I forgot how absolutely beautiful the Pacific Northwest is, especially on warm summer days. It's been a great time visiting loved ones and some old haunts where I went to college in Bellingham, WA.

Thinking of Kauai, Hawaii
Kauai has been one of my family's homes for decades and is such a special place to many. I am hoping we all send great, positive thoughts to the gorgeous island as the locals recover from the flood. Photo by a dear friend and artist Elsa Flores Almaraz.

Sugar: Sweet Friend or Foe?
Brownies, cookies, ice cream, donuts, cereal, sodas, and so many additional treats are challenging and frequent temptations for many people, whether we are shopping for groceries, going to a movie theater, or enjoying time with friends. However, as many of us have...

Beautiful Art in Mexico

Life Flying By
Lately I am feeling nostalgic as the years fly by, and I wanted to share a few pics from years past. To the left, you'll find me showing off rather curly hair and wearing adorable veggie overalls -- so fitting for a lifelong vegetarian. In the photo to the right, my...

Revolutionary Granola
We devoured three bags of GrandyOats Coconola so fast I barely had time to reflect on the products' attributes. Made of coconuts, this original product is appealing to the hordes of people steering clear of grains and gluten. On top of that, Coconola is organic,...

Seattle Sights
Gorgeous produce from Pike Place in Seattle and natural areas near Bainbridge Island!

Desert Beauty
Enjoying the gorgeous wildflowers this year's rains brought to Anza Borrego!