Have you read the picture book, The Pout-Pout Fish by Debra Diesen? Our friends visited the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, in Japan with their grandchildren. They all decided the fish in the featured photo above could easily have posed for the book.This book is an excellent read-aloud for your little ones, especially when they are pouting. … More Pout-Pout Tales & Tails
On a previous post, How Far Would You Travel? I told you about friends who traveled to see family at the Kadena Air Force Base on Okinawa. While there, they visited the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium. They took several photos inside this humongous aquarium.I love how these pictures give perspective on not only the size of … More Fish Tails
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How far would you travel to see family? Friends recently made the twenty-four-hour flight to Japan. Their son was stationed at Kadena Air Force Base on Okinawa. Parts of their trip involved connecting flights. The longest stretch of the trip was the twelve hours over the ocean. When our friends arrived on base, they were … More How Far Would You Travel?
As we drive around our country, we see many American flags. Most of those flags are flying at half staff, as well they should. 13 members of America’s military paid the ultimate price to defend our nation’s cherished values: Marine Sgt. Johanny Rosario Pichardo Marine Sgt. Nicole L. Gee Marine Staff Sgt. Darin T. Hoover … More 13 Flag-Draped Coffins
Some mountainous areas are more arid. The photos here are examples. They may not have the ice-cold streams, but they are still enjoyable. Want to sit beside this waterfall? And rejuvenate through the sound of rushing water? Or stick your toes in a quiet stream? Or sit beside still waters? And gaze at the mountains … More Summer in the Mountains, Part 2
Since the sweltering days of August are often referred to as the dog days, some have come to call it “Dogust.” In a previous post, “Dogust,” Part 1, I asked where the phrase, “the dog days of August” came from? Some theorists argue that it began with the ancient Greeks. But others say it began … More “Dogust,” Part 2
What is summer without a trip to the mountains? Especially a trip that includes a mountain meadow full of wildflowers. These photos were taken by Jessica Coupé at the Microwave Plateau near Telkwa, British Columbia. “Microwave” is such a modern name for such ancient mountains. Where did the name come from? Jessica said, “I think … More Summer in the Mountains
You’ve heard of the “Dog Days of August,” right? The warm sultry days of August have led some to change the month’s name to “Dogust.” To make these days more enjoyable I’ve listed below some of my favorite National Holidays. I hope you find some to enjoy or at least amuse you. National Holidays for … More “Dogust” Part 1
Tulsa, Oklahoma’s riverfront park, The Gathering Place is a hit with families. Creative minds built this place. Engineering and ingenuity are on full display in the towers, bridges, play areas, and the water activities. A friend recently took her family there. She tried to explain it to me. She showed me her photographs and then … More The Gathering Place
