The Boss
Every time I saw National Boss’s Day on the calendar, I tried to plan something special—at least a nice note and a sweet treat on his...
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Karen Farris
Oct 6, 20232 min read
The Superpower of Books
Yolanda pulled a pen out of her purse and grabbed the only paper she could find—a brown grocery sack. She rapidly filled in as many...
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Karen Farris
Sep 29, 20232 min read
Good Neighbor Day
In late September of 1978, President Jimmy Carter designated Good Neighbor Day as a national holiday—a chance to do something for our...
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Karen Farris
Sep 21, 20232 min read
Autumn Refreshment
My granddaughter walked in front as we made our way down the steep hill to the beach. Her excited voice resonated in the woods...
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Karen Farris
Sep 15, 20231 min read
When Love Visited
During my childhood, my father traveled a week at a time for business. Grandma would frequently come help my mom—who was in college at...
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Karen Farris
Sep 8, 20232 min read
A Park for Pia
Pia lives in a park near my granddaughter. She’s a huge troll built by Thomas Dambo; a Danish recycle artist. He and his small crew used...
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Karen Farris
Sep 1, 20232 min read
Smells Like Work
After high school, during my summertime employment days, Jerry was my supervisor. He consistently wore a winning smile and was incredibly...
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Karen Farris
Aug 25, 20231 min read
Wind in Your Sails
There’s a part of me that worries about the little kids every time a new school year begins. Perhaps it’s from the trepidation I once...
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Karen Farris
Aug 18, 20232 min read
Dog Days of Summer
August is National Dog Month —kind of appropriate with it also being the dog days of summer. I’m the proud grand dog mother to an...
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Karen Farris
Aug 11, 20232 min read
Not All Who Wander Are Lost
I’m having fun in the forest like I did as a kid. I’m forging trails through our acreage just for the delight of seeing the wildlife use...
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Karen Farris
Aug 4, 20232 min read
Summertime Class Reunions
A red, white, and blue “Welcome Back Class of ‘76!” banner hung over the double doors of a large banquet room. Photo name tags were on...
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Karen Farris
Jul 28, 20232 min read
Grit to the Finish Line
The eyes looking at me above the surgical mask were reassuring. “Your baby girl is strong. She’s going to be just fine.” Those are the...
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Karen Farris
Jul 21, 20232 min read
Summer School Lesson
Having taken spring quarter off to get married, Tom and I enrolled in summer school to keep pace with our graduation goals. Our...
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Karen Farris
Jul 14, 20232 min read
Summer Vacation
I’m one of those people who will click through each one my friend’s dozens of vacation pictures posted on Facebook. I love seeing what...
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Karen Farris
Jul 7, 20231 min read
Halfway
When my daughter was young, we always celebrated her half-year birthday. People with birthdays around Christmas understand how underrated...
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Karen Farris
Jun 30, 20232 min read
Freedom to Try
A few weeks ago, I was driving along Liberty Bay Road (near the town of Poulsbo) when I had a Deja vu moment. I slowed down as I...
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Karen Farris
Jun 21, 20232 min read
Summer Love
It was a blistering hot Spokane day when Roy and his girlfriend Linda hopped on his motorcycle and left the city behind heading towards...
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Karen Farris
Jun 16, 20232 min read
The Quiet Dad
After my granddaughter’s gymnastics, she’d always ask to go to the park next door—even in the winter. When you’re a high energy child,...
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Karen Farris
Jun 7, 20232 min read
Unusual Graduation Advice
Hi Orion, You were just starting middle school when I began taking weekly bus trips to see you. I loved being there when you got out of...
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Karen Farris
Jun 2, 20232 min read
Welcome, Neighbor
Back when I was in my early thirties, we moved into a home, nestled in a group of well-established neighbors. It was one of...
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