A Daughter of Ukraine
The youngest of 5 and the only girl child, my grandmother immigrated from Odessa, Ukraine with her parents when she was 2 years old. They...
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- Feb 27, 2022
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Mardi Gras Prep!
I have really fond memories of Mardi Gras celebrations with my little family here in Encino. We would eat pancakes (a real treat for the...
- Feb 24, 2022
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Ringing in Spring!
I am soo glad that I popped over to the nursery on Wednesday and bought a few flowers. Just a few. It really brightened my spirits and...
- Feb 23, 2022
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Early Irish-ing!
So sorry for the windy audio! Just look at the pictures -- they're so lovely -- garden color in February. Makes me so happy! And tomorrow...
- Feb 22, 2022
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Erin Go Bragh in the Garden!
We're big into St. Patrick's Day -- more on that later...but for today -- we show our Irish pride by decorating for the day in the front...
- Feb 21, 2022
- 1 min
Reader TV Recommendations!
It was so much fun to hear from you about all of your recommendations. I can't wait to try out the suggestions that are new to me....
- Feb 20, 2022
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Back in the Saddle
I don't know. I'm feeling better, mostly. But being sick really gives you perspective, doesn't it? All I want to do is what I did before...
- Feb 17, 2022
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Accidental Hiatus!
Ugh. It's been a rough couple of days. I'm ok --- but had a lovely visit at Urgent Care, and hope to be recovered next week. Thanks for...
- Feb 15, 2022
- 1 min
Two TV Show Recommendations!
Regular TV is hard to watch these days. The news...not so much. The Bachelor? Nope. 90 Day Fiance? Yuck. Plus regular TV makes you watch...
- Feb 15, 2022
- 2 min
Hotel del Coronado in San Diego!
There was so much more to see, and so much more history to talk about -- but we had a short visit, and an even shorter video to share it...
- Feb 13, 2022
- 1 min
Reader Valentine Displays!
I received many beautiful entries for Valentine displays -- and it made me so happy to see all the bright spots in your homes as you...
- Feb 10, 2022
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Valentine Fashion Show!!
My husband always buys me a Valentine present! When I was working, he would always send a dozen roses to my office -- and everyone would...
- Feb 9, 2022
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Anti-Aging Tip!
Let me reiterate that I don't receive any monetary compensation for talking about any of the products on this blog. I'm just sharing what...
- Feb 8, 2022
- 1 min
Valentine Sparkle!
It's true...I have lots of holiday decorations. But I bet you do too -- and you just don't know it! I challenge you to do a little...
- Feb 7, 2022
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Shoe Shopping!
Sigh. The days of high heels are over for me. Honestly, they are so uncomfortable and so bad for your feet that I shouldn't be...
- Feb 6, 2022
- 1 min
Sunny La Jolla Mini-Vacay!
It 's late Sunday night and it's been long day. So just the video tonight. Matt, our son-in-law, and daughter Jackie's husband, myself...
- Feb 3, 2022
- 1 min
Lunar New Year's Luncheon!
Honestly, I still don't have the hang of this vlogging thing. After all that work cooking, and serving -- I didn't take a picture of the...
- Feb 2, 2022
- 1 min
Mom's Company Chicken
It's funny. When I think about my parents having guests over, or Christmas Eve dinner, or when the grandparents were in town -- this is...
- Feb 1, 2022
- 2 min
Easy Home Made (No Knead - 4 Ingredient) BREAD!
Truly, this is so easy. I don't really know my way around bread, so I was uncertain during each step. Nonetheless, it turned out great! ...
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