Perspective

May 22, 2013
Bringing Memories into the Future: Inspired by Mr. Gatsby

Bringing Memories into the Future: Inspired by Mr. Gatsby

“Memory is a way of holding onto the things you love, the things you are, the things you never want to lose.” – The Wonder Years […]
November 28, 2012
As You Toast To The Holiday Season

As You Toast To The Holiday Season, Don’t Forget To Designate A Driver

As You Toast To The Holiday Season, Don’t Forget To Designate A Driver Today I had to take my car to the dealer for an 80,000 […]
November 26, 2012
Christmas in Retail: A Bookseller’s Experience

Christmas in Retail: A Bookseller’s Experience

I have a story for you, but like all good stories some background detail is needed . . . While I have the honor of working […]
November 21, 2012
Thanksgiving: Rejection Sparks Reflection

Thanksgiving: Rejection Sparks Reflection

Thanksgiving: Rejection Sparks Reflection Normally a time filled with the noise and laughter of a house filled with family and friends.  A time of me bustling […]
November 13, 2012
“Thanks” Comes Before “Giving”

“Thanks” Comes Before “Giving”

I’ve been reflecting on the upcoming months as I begin to plan my holidays around my parents and my in-laws, pray my brother can make it […]
November 9, 2012
Spring Forward

Spring Forward, Fall Back: Pushing Through the Setbacks

Spring Forward, Fall Back Spring Forward…Fall Back… Here in California that is an easy way to remember which direction to set the clocks when the time […]
September 18, 2012

Sitting Outside: A Surfer’s Perspective On Letting Life Pass You By

Sitting Outside: A Surfer’s Perspective On Letting Life Pass You By Have you ever watched surfers as they sit and wait for the waves to roll […]
September 10, 2012
4 Valuable Life Lessons I Learned From Jumping Out of a Plane

4 Valuable Life Lessons I Learned From Jumping Out of a Plane

4 Valuable Life Lessons I Learned From Jumping Out of a Plane By: Krystal Penrose   I’m dangling out of an airplane 2.7 miles in the […]
September 5, 2012

Help! How Do YOU Answer the Call?

Help!  How Do YOU Answer the Call? Help.  We all need it at times for a million different reasons.  It can be as simple as someone […]