One 12-year-old's adventures on Planet Earth
Yesterday was an important day in American history. Thirty-five years ago, the movie A Christmas Story was released. I can't believe I let that slip by without marking the occasion until now! In my house, it's not Christmas until we watch A Christmas Story at least 17 times and put up our leg lamp in all... Continue Reading →
In 2010, Rob Jones was deployed to Afghanistan where an IED exploded, resulting in the above-the-knee amputation of both his legs. Story over, right? Wrong. Rob is a Marine, through and through. So the loss of his legs did not stop him. There is a Marine saying, “Semper Fidelis,” and it means “Always Faithful.” Rob... Continue Reading →
As most of my readers know, I have a tremendous interest in learning about the Japanese language and culture because I would like to move to Hawai‘i one day, and there are a lot of Japanese tourists and residents there. When looking for a job in Hawai‘i, it is a huge asset to know Japanese.... Continue Reading →
Ice cream. Something that has NOTHING to do with what I'm blogging about today. But everyone loves ice cream, and I'm hoping you'll be drawn into my urgent plea: Please buy something from one of my Amazon links below. I got this blog thinking it would be so cool to be an "Amazon Associate." It's... Continue Reading →
When I want to eat something fried, at 12 years old, I have limited options. I don't have a deep fryer, and even if I did, my mom wouldn't let me use it. That's why I like mixing prepared food with fresh ingredients. Coconut shrimp always takes me right back to the Lava Lava Beach... Continue Reading →
When I was two years old, I had a pretty good idea of the difference between right and wrong. Actually, looking back, I probably had a better idea of it then than I do now; as we get older, I’m discovering we are expected to blur the lines between right and wrong to suit ourselves... Continue Reading →
Love a mix of sweet and savory? I just discovered this blissful combination and wanted to share! This healthy and wildly addictive salad will leave your tastebuds begging for more. Only 2 simple steps and lunch is ready! Ingredients: 2/3 cup feta cheese crumbles 3-4 leaves butter or bib lettuce 1 T. dried cranberries 1... Continue Reading →
It was another bleary March day when I looked over my mom’s shoulder as she read the day’s headlines on her computer. Stephen Hawking had died. Stephen Hawking died? Shaken by the news I read, I stepped back. Impossible! Stephen Hawking, arguably the greatest mind of our time, seemed to me to be one of... Continue Reading →
As you might have figured out, I love to write. But I didn’t start by writing articles. I was obsessed with writing letters to famous people and organizations that inspired me back when I was little. I wrote everyone from the President of the United States to the author of the Fancy Nancy books (because... Continue Reading →
