"Trident Is Not Just a Gum" I began getting nervous the night before the dive when the monster waves woke me up from a peaceful slumber. I said a quick prayer to, Poseidon, the mythological God of the Sea and hoped things would be calm in the morning.

"Holding an Edge" Recently we attended a fundraising auction where Craig, being the generous person that he is, bought a ski trip to Yellowstone ski resort in Wyoming.

"Good Coffee Hunting in the Great White North, Part II" At the end of the day, David drives the girls over to the mother ship as their high-pitched squeals are driving us mad. David pulls the tender up to the boat and Kylie promptly steps off the tender and into the harbor.

"Good Coffee Hunting in the Great White North, Part I" This week, Lexi and I head for Sitka, Alaska to enjoy the great outdoors from the comfort of Aunt Shannon and Uncle David's cabin cruiser. I understand why they invited me, a witty and knowledgeable deck hand, but to add one more child to their menagerie of children is beyond me

"The Hike From Hell, Part II" In our haste to get out of the woods we are separated, Craig is barn sour and looking forward to the bakery at the end of the trail.  I am lagging behind and wishing for a horse ride

"The Hike From Hell, Part I"   Steheiken, Washington is at the end of Lake Chelan which is fifty-five miles long, it is a very remote area, there are bears and ratttlesnakes, no toilets or showers and no phone.

"I am Wearing a Gilligan’s Island Hat in the Next Victoria Secret Issue - Part 2" Shawn continues her comments on watching a Victoria's Secret photo shoot at Club Med.

"I am Wearing a Gilligan’s Island Hat in the Next Victoria Secret Issue" Shawn comments on watching a Victoria's Secret photo shoot at Club Med.

"Bucerias, II" Today we take the bus to Sayulita, which is on the Pacific coast of Nayarit. Supposedly the bus takes thirty minutes. Ethel says the bus route seems to be rather haphazard today, but self only concerned with cars careening toward us at a very rapid rate.

"Bucerias....the Hemet of Mexico" Remembering the last time I ate from a Mexican sidewalk café, I grow rather anxious.....I recall some intestinal distress which left me weak for days.

"Grenadines and More Part Three" It is New Year’s Eve, and all the island and staff are anticipating some fabulous festivities. Craig and I are very excited; perhaps we will finally make some friends. We have found that the other island guests are very nclusive. The kids express concern.

"Grenadines and More Part Two" The saga continues with the Grenadines adventure, our five star hotel turned out to be a three star hotel. We are in a villa on the appropriately named, Windy Hill.

"Grenadines and More Part One" Our resort island has no television, no phone and very limited internet access. Kids are going crazy after 2 days. Let spouse know we must up the ante but he says they have the entire ocean to play in with dilapidated water toys.

"A Spirit is in the House"  A psychic is here at "freako camp" as my husband, Craig has named my new found spa. I attended one of many classes offered at F.C. aptly named Psychic Tools.

"An Inability to Sit Still" Okay, my first spa treatment is accomplished....barely. Who knew that visiting a deluxe spa could be so stressful?

"Oh to be Zen Again" Having survived my spa treatments, restorative yoga and the quiet room, I have moved on to yet another invigorating activity. Zen Boot camp.

"A Family Christmas in Cozumel, Mexico" We arrive in Cancun without incident; remainder of journey not pleasant. We next take a ferry, with our six hundred bags laden with scuba gear.

"My New Best Friend Forever" I never dreamed that I would be a guest in the audience of the famous talk show host, Oprah.