Opening Day 2023!
I love baseball. I mean, I really love baseball. I count the days until the season begins. And then I watch every game. Even if it means...
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Mar 29, 20231 min
Micro-Mini Vacay at the Nursery!
Green Thumb Nursery in Reseda, California is like a Disneyland for Gardeners. There's so much there. Everything you need, and so much...
Mar 28, 20231 min
Tomato Planting 2023
Got it done! But next year I'll remember that it's now a two step process. This is the part about getting older that still eludes me. I...
Mar 27, 20231 min
Raised Bed Veg Garden!
I'm done in. And the reason I know that is because I'm watching "The Bachelor," which I haven't watched in years...but I'm just too lazy...
Mar 26, 20231 min
Spring Weekend Fun!
When I look back a the weekend. I can't believe that we were able to fit all that fun in! We spent lots of time with the granddaughters,...
Mar 23, 20231 min
Garden Zen for the Weekend!
It just too pretty in the garden not to share. And while it's peak bloom for the annuals, and some of the perennials, I'm still holding...
Mar 22, 20231 min
LAUSD Strike!
Solidarity.
Mar 21, 20231 min
Our Rainy Day Kitty
Our little feral kitty is a funny part of our family. She's definitely thinks she part of our family -- because not only does she come to...
Mar 20, 20231 min
Cora's Birthday Party Preparations
Planning something to celebrate is the most fun. I always make sure to have something on the horizon to celebrate, because it just gives...
Mar 19, 20231 min
St. Patrick's Day Memories!
Such a lovely party! All our parish friends were wonderful guests, and we enjoyed the spirit of the evening together. I'm mad I didn't...
Mar 16, 20231 min
St. Patrick's Day Table and Blessing
Looking forward to the corned beef and cabbage! I've got two slow cookers going today! Have a great weekend -- be sure to celebrate...
Mar 15, 20231 min
Abby's Purse Collection!
Is there anything more delightful than little girl dress up? Both of my granddaughters are sharp dressers, and their grandmothers make...
Mar 14, 20231 min
Napkin Rings!
I love napkin rings!!! I think they add such a fun sparkle to the table. And they also allow the napkins to become an architectural...
Mar 13, 20231 min
St. Patrick's Day in the Garden!
That was a neat trick, getting all those little pansies in the garden before dark...AND before the next big rain tomorrow! They are going...
Mar 12, 20231 min
Three (Crazy!) Cuppas for St. Patrick's Day!
Very unorthodox cuppas for certain! But all so much fun! The best days are the ordinary ones. Where there's not a big event, nothing that...
Mar 9, 20231 min
The Cadillac of Mini-Vans!
What a surprise that we ended up with a mini-van! We thought that we would lease another sedan, or maybe an SUV -- but when our salesman...
Mar 8, 20231 min
Best Pool Cover!
What a transformation in our backyard...and the best start to spring for me! Now I'm really hoping to get in the garden!!!
Mar 7, 20231 min
St. Patrick's Day Patisserie !
I'm getting my Green on! And trying to get used to Life after Alaska! So I'm decorating! St. Patrick's Day is a big deal around our...
Mar 6, 20231 min
World Ice Art Competition! And our last day in Alaska :(
The Ice Art competition was just that -- true art. We were able to see the multi block competition, where sculptures are allowed to merge...
Mar 5, 20231 min
BEST Museum in Fairbanks... Hands Down!!!
Here's why this museum is so special... * The Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum is home to over 95 pre-World War II automobiles, with 65...
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