We heard the cheers before we saw the crowd below us. When we landed on the beach, delicious aromas of roasted vegetables laced the air around us. Sebastian climbed sturdily out of Annabelle's Thimballoon, turned, lifted me in his flippers and gently put me down on the sand.…

"Thomas, do you see those two round specks to the left of us?" the turtle asked.

I peered over my Companion's shell to look. I did see those two specks. They were getting larger by the second.

"Do you think it's who I think it is, Sebastian?"

"I…

Sebastian and I skimmed over the crystalline waters. We waved at friends on shore as we flew in and out of the glittering waves. It was a fine late fall afternoon for playing in The Pearl Sea.

Just as we drew up to our home on the coral landing, the…

At summer's end, Whimbles, Companions and Friends look forward to the bounty of ripening vegetables and fruits. We have all labored in our gardens from Spring to Fall. We have watered, cultivated, trimmed, weeded and, above all, loved each and every plant.

Excitement…

"Gillian and I set the table in Annabelle's garden where roses, gardenias and jasmine made for a heady perfume.…