Since recording this episode, I have packed a "Go Bag" and have prepared for an evacuation order that luckily never came.  The danger is real.In every episode -Holliegrams are musings of my own take on local and world events, raising a family, relationships, health, aging, and community.  They can be informative, inspiring,  humourous, sad, thought-provoking, or just a pleasant way to begin your week. Find me at @holliesallwrite on Instagram  @holliegramsFB on Facebook

Watching parents prepare for a new school year and thinking back to those Glory Days...In every episode -Holliegrams are musings of my own take on local and world events, raising a family, relationships, health, aging, and community.  They can be informative, inspiring,  humourous, sad, thought-provoking, or just a pleasant way to begin your week. Find me at @holliesallwrite on Instagram  @holliegramsFB on Facebook

I am pretty sure kids are going back to school this year... I wrote this when it was a sure thing!In every episode -Holliegrams are musings of my own take on local and world events, raising a family, relationships, health, aging, and community.  They can be informative, inspiring,  humourous, sad, thought-provoking, or just a pleasant way to begin your week. Find me at @holliesallwrite on Instagram  @holliegramsFB on Facebook

A few years and several hundred drawings later, I am still struggling.   In every episode -Holliegrams are musings of my own take on local and world events, raising a family, relationships, health, aging, and community.  They can be informative, inspiring,  humourous, sad, thought-provoking, or just a pleasant way to begin your week. Find me at @holliesallwrite on Instagram  @holliegramsFB on Facebook

A few years ago when a friend retired and I realized how busy she became.  In every episode - Holliegrams are musings of my own take on local and world events, raising a family, relationships, health, aging, and community.  They can be informative, inspiring,  humourous, sad, thought-provoking, or just a pleasant way to begin your week. Find me at @holliesallwrite on Instagram  @holliegramsFB on Facebook

I wrote this a couple of years ago-- before the pandemic -- but did forego a late night at a festival last weekend and am actually going out after dark this weekend!In every episode - Holliegrams are musings of my own take on local and world events, raising a family, relationships, health, aging, and community.  They can be informative, inspiring,  humourous, sad, thought-provoking, or just a pleasant way to begin your week. Find me at @holliesallwrite on Instagram  @holliegramsFB on Facebook

I have a shirt that says "My wine club has a book problem."  Here's to regular meetings with words and wine.In every episode - Holliegrams are musings of my own take on local and world events, raising a family, relationships, health, aging, and community.  They can be informative, inspiring,  humourous, sad, thought-provoking, or just a pleasant way to begin your week. Find me at @holliesallwrite on Instagram  @holliegramsFB on Facebook

In continuing to work on my gratitude, I was reminded of the times I met Michael Franti and other random acts of kindness.In every episode - Holliegrams are musings of my own take on local and world events, raising a family, relationships, health, aging, and community.  They can be informative, inspiring,  humourous, sad, thought-provoking, or just a pleasant way to begin your week. Find me at @holliesallwrite on Instagram  @holliegramsFB on Facebook

I wrote this after a complete stranger took the time to make sure I was okay.  I love my community... even after seeing some of the underbellies the last couple of years... we are still keeping an eye out for each other.In every episode - Holliegrams are musings of my own take on local and world events, raising a family, relationships, health, aging, and community.  They can be informative, inspiring,  humourous, sad, thought-provoking, or just a pleasant way to begin your week. Find me at @holliesallwrite on Instagram  @holliegramsFB on Facebook

A few years ago I visited a friend in Punta Gorda, Florida and realized I live in a bit of a bubble here in Northern California.  Here are some observations.Find me at @holliesallwrite on Instagram  @holliegramsFB on FacebookIn every episode - Holliegrams are musings of my own take on local and world events, raising a family, relationships, health, aging, and community.  They can be informative, inspiring,  humourous, sad, thought-provoking, or just a pleasant way to begin your week.