The Return of Tulare Lake 2023!
This video says it all! Mary and Jim were such expert Tulare Lake tour guides. Both are now retired from Boswell, the current owner of...
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Apr 27, 20231 min read
Three Special Plants
It makes me mad that gardening is hard on my back - because if my back didn't hurt, I wouldn't have put this planting off so long. Well,...
Apr 27, 20231 min read
Buddy's Big Birthday!
What a fun day! Spending time with family is always such a joy. And my husband is actually pretty great company, so the day was sure to...
Apr 25, 20231 min read
Robert's "Bluey" Birthday!
If you have grandchildren, either you do know about Bluey or you should know about Bluey. It's the best cartoon for children AND adults...
Apr 24, 20231 min read
Rodeo Drive in Spring!
You can always tell when we go to the doctor -- it's the only time that we visit Beverly Hills! I'm a forever Valley Girl, and we...
Apr 23, 20231 min read
My Piggy Quest!
First, I want to thank all my readers who so kindly sent me information about where I might find my long sought after piggy. I'm...
Apr 20, 20231 min read
Jackalope Pottery: One of the Coolest Spots in LA!
It was good to finally be out and about a little but after a long lockdown with the bad virus. Robert is still not 100%, and though I am...
Apr 19, 20231 min read
My Mom's Garden
It seems strange to me, that I am as old as I am, and I still miss my mom. She was a good gardener, and a great mom. Some days I miss her...
Apr 18, 20231 min read
Cora's Mickey Cake!
This was an adventure that I really had to work at -- I was not feeling great, but I was determined to make this cake for my...
Apr 17, 20231 min read
Early Spring Garden Tour 2023!
I am really enjoying my garden this spring season. It was a long hot, dry, waterless summer - and it was difficult to garden, and even...
Apr 17, 20231 min read
Cora Turned Two!
Recapping a successful party for our Coraline! Mickey Mouse is her favorite so -- of course, a Mickey Mouse backyard party!
Apr 12, 20231 min read
So Sick...
Do you think that colds get worse as you get older? Ugh. This one's really bad. Robert says it's worse than Covid!
Apr 5, 20231 min read
Easter Egg Hunt!
We're still fighting colds here...but we're hoping for busy days ahead!
Apr 4, 20231 min read
Granddaughter Easter Baskets!
This is the most fun about having granddaughters!!! I love shopping for little ones - and I have lots of practice shopping for girls with...
Apr 3, 20232 min read
Estate Sale Treasures!
Estate Sales can be fun...though some people take them very seriously. If you really want to get the "good stuff" you have to be there...
Apr 2, 20231 min read
Posto 896: Restaurant Recommendation
I love supporting small businesses in our area. This new restaurant is a wonderful addition to our neighborhood. My grandfather was...
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