Apples, Apricots, and Acts of Worship

An Inviting Hallway. Ojai Valley Inn and Spa. September, 2011. Seeking Treasures in Shangri-La An unexpected gift led my husband and me to spend our anniversary weekend in Ojai, a tiny town tucked snugly into the hills east of Ventura. We crave tranquility when we travel; the Ojai Valley Inn and Spa promised peace. And so […]


Treasure Hunting

Fire Station No. 4, Balboa Island. May, 2011 Seeking His Treasures Afoot on Balboa Island After a somber morning of mourning on Memorial Day, my husband Rich and I set out on a treasure hunt in Newport Harbor. We’d visited the harbor countless times by boat. We knew the fuel dock, the sea lions shamelessly […]


Treasure Hunting

Fire Station No. 4, Balboa Island. May, 2011 Seeking His Treasures Afoot on Balboa Island After a somber morning of mourning on Memorial Day, my husband Rich and I set out on a treasure hunt in Newport Harbor. We’d visited the harbor countless times by boat. We knew the fuel dock, the sea lions shamelessly […]


The Artist at Work in the Grocery Store

Ahn’s Flowers “Something for Time:” Work that Endures Racing through the grocery store I gathered items for my company’s open house, scheduled to begin in just over an hour. My cart bulged with party platters, soda, and wine; a huge bag of ice rested on the shelf beneath the basket.  I returned to the floral […]


The Artist at Work in the Grocery Store

Ahn’s Flowers “Something for Time:” Work that Endures Racing through the grocery store I gathered items for my company’s open house, scheduled to begin in just over an hour. My cart bulged with party platters, soda, and wine; a huge bag of ice rested on the shelf beneath the basket.  I returned to the floral […]