I am not going to lie. I suck as a friend!  When I meet new people, I feel as if I need to seriously offer them a disclaimer that reads “I, Victoria, do not make a good friend, my life is too full, and I promise I will let you down!” Yet, lately I have been secretly yearning for adult conversation and friendship, since now an empty nester. However, I am still not sure if I have the energy, nor the know-how to do this friendship thing. When my husband and I vacationed in Princeville on the island of Kauai, we set out to play a game of golf.  I decided to be a ride-along and take pictu ..read more

If you are new to meeting my husband, please don’t be thrown off if he continues to further introduce himself as husband number six.  Yes, I’ve had a few husbands, but not six.  I just roll my eyes when people say, “I just love Bobby!” I respond, “Yes, yes, EVERYBODY loves Bobby.  In fact, he needs his own TV show.”  I’m constantly reminded of this when we go to theme parks, airports, concerts, and any local Taco Tuesday.  Someone always shouts out, “BOBBBBBBBY!!!!” and runs over to high-five him. The last time we babysat for my son and daughter-in-law, I heard a knock at their door. Much to m ..read more