recent posts
The “Best Of” on & Around Kitsap Peninsula
Some friends are coming for a visit, so I’m putting together a list of things I like to see/do/eat in our area to give them ideas of how they might…
The Highs and Lows of Fostering Animals: Foster Stories in Our Own Words
Simon and his brother Koda were best friends from the start! I recently experienced the overwhelming joy of connecting my foster dog Simon with his forever family, and it’s a…
Thinking about Fostering Animals?
The coolest kitten ever; our first foster Murphy. If you follow any animal welfare groups on social media, whether they’re county shelters or nonprofit rescues, you’ve probably seen requests for…
A Poem in Loving Memory
I wrote this poem in loving memory of my dogs, Shiloh and Chops. They will forever be in my heart. Like an incredible sunset, transforming shades of blue into rich…
The Reward for the Difficult – Official Dragonflydreams.blog launch
About a year ago, I went into the back-end of my blog to add a new post and was shocked to learn that a size limit was now being enforced…
Where to Take Unwanted “Stuff” in Kitsap County
Some neighbors and I were recently talking about where to donate items we no longer need/want and how helpful it would be to have a resource guide of places that…

living & learning intentionally
The world around us in incredible, and every day is an opportunity to learn something new.
I’m a lifelong learner who finds joy and connection through nature and animals. I strive to live intentionally, to find beauty around me and to be a compassionate human. ‘Dragonfly Dreams’ is a passion project where I share cool things I’ve learned. Come learn with me!
