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Breakfast at Disney's Storyteller's Cafe
This was an extra special treat. You can have breakfast anywhere -- but breakfast at The Storyteller's Cafe is really amazing. The...
Jul 30, 20241 min read


Inside Disney's Grand Californian Hotel!
Just wow. Such beautiful detail everywhere. A lovely stay.
Jul 29, 20241 min read


Window Shopping on Disneyland's Main Street in California, July 2024
Two days at Disneyland! Too fun! But tonight...too exhausted! More this week!
Jul 28, 20241 min read


Bungalow Heaven!
I can thank my friend, Syd, and my poor memory for this blog post. I had scheduled a lunch in Pasadena for noon - but Syd needed to push...
Jul 25, 20241 min read


Talavera Treasures!
Just watched Joe Biden's Presidential Speech. Got a little ( maybe a lot) teary. But the thing that I loved the best was Jill's letter to...
Jul 24, 20241 min read


Good Bye to the Historic Westwood Movie Theaters
A few notes: Oh Lord. I didn't check my hair or make up before I filmed this. It might seem like I am always going to the doctor. I am....
Jul 23, 20241 min read


I Am Woman. Watch me Vote.
Here's the links you need to help democracy prevail! Commit to Democracy https://www.commit2democracy.com Postcarding with Commit to...
Jul 22, 20241 min read


Jul 21, 20240 min read


Geographical Impairment!
If you don't live in California, and you can't envision the distances I'm talking about...just know that I was very far away from where I...
Jul 18, 20241 min read


Garden Warrior
I know that the potted plants don't look too bad -- but they have tried to expire more than once. So, this will give them a better chance....
Jul 17, 20241 min read


Mid-Summer Shoe Review
First, the blemish on the bridge of my nose is a little patch that my dermatologist just removed. It's always something! Here's the links...
Jul 16, 20241 min read


Hypochondria and Bug Bites !
That can't have been a bug bite. Maybe a spider? Whatever it was...so glad that I'm on the mend! Thanks for all your help!
Jul 15, 20241 min read


What I Did on My Summer Vacation
I am currently in a supine position and will remain thus for the undetermined future.
Jul 14, 20241 min read


A Groovy Halloween at Michael's !
I was surprised when I walked into MIchael's this week...and Halloween was already up! But I had had an inkling about this at both...
Jul 12, 20241 min read


Jenny's 15 Minute Refrigerator Pickles from Jill's Garden!
My Jenny is industrious in the best way! She crafts, she cooks, she bakes, she cans...she's so creative! And she's the best mom! I was...
Jul 11, 20242 min read


Gardening Genes!
Gardening is hard work! Fighting pests, 4 legged creatures, and the heat! It's a lot. But when it works, so much joy! Wait 'til you see...
Jul 10, 20241 min read


Mrs. Green Jeans
Hot today in the garden. But not hot enough for me to do some harvesting! And to be mad at the creatures that are eating my tomatoes!...
Jul 9, 20241 min read


Go Away Bugs!
P.S. I had to film this video twice. After I reviewed my first attempt, I realized I had a huge green leaf stuck in between my teeth. So...
Jul 8, 20241 min read


A Sierra 4th!
It was definitely a Glorious 4th!
Jul 7, 20241 min read


The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Week
Oh Lord. Sometimes life can be hard. And it's not just politics that I have to worry about!!
Jul 2, 20241 min read
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