Vacation Day-1




There is something so refreshing about the smell of citrus. I have had a special fondness for limes since my trip to Belize a few years ago. My friend Margaret always put a squeeze of lime in her drinking water, so I did the same and have often picked up a bag of limes to…

On a crisp February morning, 811 people representing 83 countries gathered in the floor of the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium. Their backgrounds were varied, but they were unified in a singular goal — to become citizens of the United States. The process of paperwork and studying for the citizenship test takes at least three years. For…

“I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands … ” After the morning bell rings these are the words recited in unison by schoolchildren throughout the United States. The Pledge of Allegiance can, for many, be routine and monotonous. But for one Alta…

faithful (adj.) 1.) keeping faith; maintaining allegiance to someone or something; constant; loyal Every Monday is late start at the high school where our kids attend, starting at 8:30 instead of 7:30 in the morning. Every Monday, for the last few years, I have seen an elderly gentleman in a red plaid flannel shirt, riding…

My moment of motherhood bliss shattered like a china tea cup on a marble floor. I had just poured hot water into a favorite mug and breathed in the soothing aroma of peppermint tea. My two cherub faced youngsters played with their kitchen set in the next room. “Scottie, why is your arm wet?” I…

My suitcase was packed..well, almost. I was looking forward to making the long drive to Northern California. I planned to speak at a few schools and spend a few says with our grandbaby. “You can’t drive over the grapevine,” my mom said. “Why?” was my reponse. I always drove over the grapevine to get to…
Marci,
Again the Seithers blaze new paths – while most Minnesotans are headed for Disneyland for summer vacation, your family heads for Minnesota! Since we’ve never been – can’t wait to see more pictures!