Hawaii Chronicles: Giant Sea Turtles

This fellow was quite focused on chomping down the seaweed on the rocks.  He didn’t stop chewing when I snuck up and took his picture.  I was SO excited to see him up close.  Then I noticed that there were about four more turtles grazing in the surf.  So I took...

C’est Moi!

Yes, it’s me, your friendly neighborhood romance author.  I’m transferring the “From the Garret” page from my website (www.NancyHerkness.com) to this blog.  That way I can update it whenever I have something new to say without bothering my...

The Hottest Sport on Ice

The Hottest Sport on Ice When I say I like ice hockey, a) it’s an understatement because in fact I’m passionate about it, and b) people look at me in perplexity. “You like ice hockey?” they ask. “Why?     Three reasons: speed, focus, and...

When teenagers go right

Who says that teenagers can’t make a commitment? Anyone whose child is a marching band member knows it just ain’t so. Marching band is a Cult. The rites begin with Band Boot Camp the week before school starts: five days of practice from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m....