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Dragon Biography

December 21, 2025December 22, 2025 ~ Kana Smith ~ 16 Comments

Yesterday morning I saw this writing-prompt: "Would you rather have a pet dragon the size of a cat, or a cat the size of a dragon?" As I read the responder's list of advantages to cat-sized dragons, I realized I was grinning. I have lived with a cat-sized dragon! When my son was an infant, … Continue reading Dragon Biography

The Christmas-Tree Trade-In

the writer's mother in the pool
December 19, 2025December 20, 2025 ~ Kana Smith ~ 18 Comments

This year we are bucking traditions and trading in the Christmas Tree for palm trees! A couple years ago my mom got herself a little winter place in California, as a way to get out from under the north-Idaho Winter Blues. It gets dark really early, in winter in northern Idaho. The days are short, … Continue reading The Christmas-Tree Trade-In

Hawai’i Day Four: UNDER the Water!

the writer in scuba gear
December 3, 2025December 3, 2025 ~ Kana Smith ~ 6 Comments

6:30am. The "Little Mermaid" theme song is chasing Israel Kamakawiwo'ole around in my head. Hawaiian music followed by "Under da sea, under da sea! Darlin' it's better, down where it's wetter, take it from me!" Heck, I've loved that movie since I made my sophomore-high-school boyfriend take me to see it in the theater when … Continue reading Hawai’i Day Four: UNDER the Water!

Hawai’i Day Three: In the Water!

Punalu'u o Honaunau
December 1, 2025December 6, 2025 ~ Kana Smith ~ 6 Comments

This is my I've-been-in-the-water-all-morning smile: The swell is still up pretty high, so a lot of the little spots we checked out (Manini Beach, Kealakekua Bay, Ke'ei, City of Refuge picnic areas) were too surfy for good snorkeling, but we hit the jackpot at Honaunau, just protected enough that it's not a matter of getting … Continue reading Hawai’i Day Three: In the Water!

Today’s Post is Elsewhere

cartoon of the writer sitting on a packed duffel bag
November 27, 2025November 27, 2025 ~ Kana Smith ~ 14 Comments

If it weren't so cold and rainy out, I'd probably be sitting in my driveway atop my packed duffel. "Can we GO now? How about NOW?" The word "eager" comes to mind. My bag really is packed, just waiting for my toothbrush and I'm ready to hit the road. Hit the skies? Ready to leave … Continue reading Today’s Post is Elsewhere

A Cowpoke by Any Other Name…

Umatilla Indians in beaded regalia riding a horse
September 14, 2025September 19, 2025 ~ Kana Smith ~ 2 Comments

We've been invaded by fringe. I don't mean a "fringe element." I mean honest-to-gosh FRINGE, bedecking everything in sight. Fringe on jackets, fringe on vests, fringe on pants, fringe on chaps, fringe on boots. The cowboys wear fringe, the Indians wear fringe. The spectators wear fringe. The horses wear fringe! It's Rodeo Week in Pendleton, … Continue reading A Cowpoke by Any Other Name…

One Decoder Ring, No Cereal Required…

January 26, 2021January 27, 2021 ~ Kana Smith ~ 1 Comment

My late husband used to say: "Don't ask a question unless you actually want to hear the answer." I forgot. See, I've been writing. And yesterday when I checked out some Dictionary apps, a 'Dream Dictionary' showed up in the search. I downloaded purely for kicks, a few laughs... like reading a horoscope. ZERO percent … Continue reading One Decoder Ring, No Cereal Required…

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"As for me, I am tormented with an everlasting itch for things remote. I love to sail forbidden seas, and land on barbarous coasts."

~ Herman Melville, Moby-Dick

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    Jimena on In Which We Don’t Sail Into the SunsetJanuary 29, 2026

    It looks good on you ;) In my case, it"s not like it has completely disappeared from my belongings... Once…

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    Kana Smith on In Which We Don’t Sail Into the SunsetJanuary 29, 2026

    My "teal phase" has lasted four decades, and shows no sign of waning. ;)

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    Kana Smith on In Which We Don’t Sail Into the SunsetJanuary 29, 2026

    Exactly true!

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    Kana Smith on Cross My HeartJanuary 29, 2026

    It's satisfying, isn't it?

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    Could be...

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