When my father was diagnosed with cancer, he moved in with my youngest brother.Knowing my father didn't have much time left, my brother invited me and our other siblings to stay with him. This allowed each of us to spend as much time as possible with my father, as...
I have always had the dream of being able to go snorkelling over coral reefs, to admire tropical fish in their native habitats, and to be able to fully enjoy the wonders of the undersea world. Only one problem: Swim masks don't fit over coke bottle glasses! When I was...
If I had only known...that time really does fly, I would have spent more time with you. If I had only known...when my mom said, "One day you'll appreciate all I did for you," I would have told her "I appreciate you now," and more often. If I had only known...when...
Several times my daughter had telephoned to say, "Mother, you must come see the daffodils before they are over.” I wanted to go, but it was a two-hour drive from Laguna to Lake Arrowhead. "I will come next Tuesday, "I promised, a little reluctantly, on her third...
Not many people have heard of Bill Havens. But Bill became an unlikely hero of sorts - at least among those who knew him best. Here is his story:At the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris, the sport of canoe racing was added to the list of international competitions. The...
The brown hawk-owl is a nocturnal hunter that remains hidden away during the daylight hours. They live on insects but beetles are delicacies to them.Beetles are constructed like miniature battle tanks. Their head and thorax are completely covered by a very hard shell....
Not many people have heard of Bill Havens. But Bill became an unlikely hero of sorts -- at least among those who knew him best. Here is his story.At the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris, the sport of canoe racing was added to the list of international competitions. The...