Hawaii has been on my bucket list since I read, “Island of the Blue Dolphins” by Scott O’Dell at ten years old. I’d always hoped of one day swimming with and befriending wild dolphins. A lot of girls love horses growing up, I loved dolphins. What I didn’t realize then was that not just anything would happen, but a life altering adventure awaited me. And yes, it included…
The wind is pressing in around me, lapping at my hair and cheeks like a happy puppy. Alaska is happy to see me. I’ve loaded only…
Dear Jackie, This time you’re in the future. You’ve probably already risen for today’s adventure. Today I’m filing my taxes, reading up on Accounting for Dummies,…
Dearest Jackie, I write from my porch overlooking the city. It’s cold today, and the rain splatters against the awning in a rhythmic pitter-patter, a euphonious…
Dearest Jackie, You’re still slumbering as I draft this letter, but in a few hours you will be on route to Kona. When you first asked…
While growing up, my dad often said, “Wherever you go, there you are.” As a little girl, I thought this was hogwash, a play on words…
