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Flip the Switch

Lightswitch captioned "How my brain works," switch positions labeled "utterly obsessed" and "uninterested"
August 28, 2026 ~ Kana Smith ~ 2 Comments

I didn't intend to stop writing so abruptly, back in January. I have a pattern, though, of "serial obsessions." I don't seem to be constructed for BALANCE, or even for a varied blend of activities or areas of focus... I'll jump into the deep end of a thing ("All in!!"--That's me. Whatever "it" may be, … Continue reading Flip the Switch

In Which We Don’t Sail Into the Sunset

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January 21, 2026January 21, 2026 ~ Kana Smith ~ 28 Comments

Last weekend we drove one last time to our boat, to finish cleaning it out. My mom and I had gotten the bulk of things moved out, a couple months back. She and I were there for a "girls' weekend" when I arrived at the realization that we should probably sell it---an epiphany that had … Continue reading In Which We Don’t Sail Into the Sunset

What is WRONG With People?

January 11, 2026 ~ Kana Smith ~ 35 Comments

I feel like our RV park's housekeeper deserves hazard pay. I continue to be astonished by some people, and the things that they do. Or in this case, what someone did NOT do. Someone had an unfortunate case of explosive diarrhea yesterday... In the shower. And got out of the shower, still "leaking," to reach … Continue reading What is WRONG With People?

A Pain in the Neck

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January 8, 2026 ~ Kana Smith ~ 32 Comments

Yesterday we drove an hour and a half to Washington's Tri-Cities, Richland, to the Apex Spine Institute, for a test procedure to see about addressing Jon's neck pain. His x-rays show the discs between his vertebrae entirely corroded, and the bones are rubbing against each other without any "cushion"... It's been a long road---especially because … Continue reading A Pain in the Neck

Avatar 3: Inadequately Imaginative

twp Na'vi people from "Avatar" sitting in theater seats with popcorn
January 7, 2026January 7, 2026 ~ Kana Smith ~ 21 Comments

We went to the movies last night, to see "Avatar: Fire & Ash." It's the second time in a month that we've been to the movies, which is mostly noteworthy because we usually don't see the inside of a theater above twice a year. For the most part we prefer the comforts of our own … Continue reading Avatar 3: Inadequately Imaginative

If the Present is a Gift, so is the Past

a woman is sitting at a desk with an ocean chart and an open log book
January 6, 2026January 7, 2026 ~ Kana Smith ~ 12 Comments

Writing Prompt: "Do you spend more time thinking about the past or the future? Why?" Truth be told, I tend to shy away from the future. I'm uncomfortable with unknowns, and the future is nothing-but. Oh sure, I always seem to have A Plan---but I've also come to realize how seldom my "Plan" is what … Continue reading If the Present is a Gift, so is the Past

Cow Physiology 101

cartoon cow
January 4, 2026 ~ Kana Smith ~ 9 Comments

Like every parent, I have a favorite "funny thing" spouted by my child when he was young. Well, I fondly remember a lot of things Christian said, but this one stood out. He was about a year and a half, and our grocery store had a giant inflatable cow hanging above the dairy aisle. Sitting … Continue reading Cow Physiology 101

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    traciekato on Flip the SwitchAugust 28, 2026

    Hey, welcome back!!! Good to see you. Can't wait to see what comes next.

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    alimardory on Flip the SwitchAugust 28, 2026

    Whatever you decide, it's great to have you back!

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    Content Creator on About KanaAugust 18, 2026

    so glad to know! thankyou for answering!

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    Kana Smith on About KanaAugust 18, 2026

    I'm so touched that you reached out! Yes, I'm well--and gearing up to put my "writing hat" back on... Thank…

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    Content Creator on About KanaAugust 6, 2026

    Kana, hi, i'm just worried about you. Please, let us know if you're okay because we're missing your posts!

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