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Night Swim!
Here's the details! Time of Swim 9:00 p.m. Pool Length: 35 feet Number of Laps: 16 I love my nightly swims. I find them so relaxing...and...
Aug 31, 20231 min read


Mango Lassi Refresh!
I just love this drink. And it's so forgiving. More yogurt, less sugar, more milk - it turns out great everytime! Here's the recipe:...
Aug 30, 20231 min read


Beautiful Chaos!
It's late. And I need to get a cuppa and watch "Suits" on Netflix. Phew!
Aug 29, 20231 min read


Ahh...Tea Heaven!
Still enjoying my warm herbal tea...An hour later!!! Here's the links: Tea Forte Herbal Tea Chest https://teaforte.com/products/gourmet-t...
Aug 28, 20231 min read


Estate Sale Bonanza!
Whew! It was 101 degrees here today -- and after the Estate Sale I was done in! But I had a fabulous time NOT buying so many things!
Aug 27, 20231 min read


Art for the Weekend!
What a fun project to memorialize a hidden treasure here in Encino. You can see in some of the photos that the mosaics were hard to...
Aug 24, 20231 min read


Amazing Belleek Find!
Still over the moon! Now I need to find a proper place to display it. However, one rule I have for all of my china is that...I...
Aug 23, 20231 min read


4th Annual Tomato Tasting
Whew! Buying, planting, tending, harvesting...and now tasting! Lots of work to get to this point...but it was so much fun! All of it! If...
Aug 22, 20231 min read


Mineral King Wildflowers
There's so much more to see; these are just a few of the many beauties in the Mineral King wilderness. It's important not to just look up...
Aug 21, 20231 min read


Hurricane Watch in the San Fernando Valley
A busy day in nature...watching and waiting. See what really happened!
Aug 20, 20231 min read


Sequoia Mountain Cabin Vacay!
For 42 years of mountain beauty, forest adventures, and cozy nights by the fire...thank you Buddy. Happy Anniversary.
Aug 17, 20231 min read


If a Tree Falls in the Road...and You Don't Have a Chain Saw!
There were several options we discussed when we first came across the tree across the road. 1) Pull it away by using a tow strap on the...
Aug 13, 20231 min read


Sightseeing on Interstate 5
Getting there is half the fun!
Aug 11, 20231 min read


The Hollywood Bowl & Sondheim!
The Hollywood Bowl is an iconic Southern California experience. If you haven't visited...you must. And the Hollywood Bowl on a warm...
Aug 9, 20231 min read


Beach Bday at Paradise Cove
While it was a little disconcerting to see how much change had happened since the last time that we visited Paradise Cove -- I do believe...
Aug 8, 20231 min read


Dino Birthday Party!
I just love birthday parties...and in my book - parties need themes. Now that I have grandchildren...I can have all kinds of fun giving...
Aug 7, 20231 min read


I'm Back! With a Summer Reading Review!
I was on a brief hiatus last week because one of my daughter's nannies was on vacation and I filled in - so by the end of the day, I did...
Aug 6, 20232 min read
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