Turtles have been around for ~250 million years, predating dinosaurs. Turtles matter to me, and spotting them on springtime bike rides has become a cherished warm-weather thrill.

A catchphrase of this site remains, “Making and taking time for what matters.” As a sunworshipper, I often take time to be in the sun, whether for gardening, kayaking, or just sitting. Doctors rarely approve, so we sunheads sometimes apply sunscreen—along with another mantra that never gets old:

Everything in moderation. Including moderation.

Everybody’s searching for something. Yes, even turtles. Do turtles seek love? Of course! But they also crave sun, just like us, when spring comes around and they finally get to awaken from their long winter hibernation (not a bad idea) and use solar power to literally warm up, re-awaken, and recharge.

And lucky for them, they need not worry about skin cancer.

Music on the Malecon at Mazatlán…Nice.

Some tourist destinations are notorious for locals selling stuff. Sometimes, you can barely nap on the beach. But when it’s music, I don’t mind. And in Mazatlán, there are some great performers wandering the beach, including this guy with his classical guitar and lovely voice. Some folks pay thousands to see Ms. Swift. I’ll take this busker, and he’ll happily play for spare change.

America, we have a saving problem!

We’ve heard this MANY times before. “The more you spend, the more you save!” And now this “Oh What Fun” nonsense from Amazon. They must think we’re pretty stupid. And maybe we are? Credit card debt keeps hitting new highs ($1.28 trillion, up 5% from a year ago). So yes, we consume a LOT. Oh well, not to worry—it’s FUN and maybe all this spending will SAVE us all!

As one who’s suffered two severe accidents that took a year (each) to recover, I always hurt for—and cheer on—people who must endure life-changing health events.

This lovely couple lives down the street from me. They came here from another country, and I’ve always admired their perpetual smiles and daily walks. They just seem more spiritual than most of us.

So my heart frowned when they disappeared for a while. And months later re-appeared with a slow gait, though now speeding up gradually. Cardio event? Stroke? Other? I still don’t know, but am so pleased to see them out again.

Savor today. As Kirby Puckett said in his way-too-early retirement speech, “Don’t take it for granted, because tomorrow is not promised to any of us.”

Even when the road seems longer, keep walking. And keep the faith.

We wish they’d go away.