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22 hours ago1 min read
A Very Wicked Party!
Jackie is my second daughter, and we cherish her and her family. So, I followed he duaghters instructions when it came to her mom's...
2 days ago1 min read
Making a Meal for Friends
Well. Not everything was successful. No yeast bread - ugh. Robert, who is always supportive of my cooking, tried the no yeast bread, and...
3 days ago1 min read
Sometimes You Just Have to Focus on the Irises
The irises in my garden are "rebloomers" so that means that I get a beautiful display about now (in winter!) and then again in late...
4 days ago1 min read
Ignoring the Inauguration
What I did on the Inauguration Day 2025 Did a livestream with Robert and other like minded citizens (See Robert Hubbell's Substack...
Jan 161 min read
Facebook Boycott?
I have heard other arguments for staying on Facebook, despite its unethical policies. For example, some say "Why not stay on Facebook...
Jan 152 min read
Nook-ing!
It was a delightful surprise. I did not expect to like the "Nook" from Barnes and Noble. In fact, I told Robert many times that I did not...
Jan 141 min read
Bread Baking Hilarity!
My old Kitchen Aid bowl made it impossible to affix it to the stand, so I bought a new one. And today I tried it out by making bread. Oh...
Jan 131 min read
Personal Perspectives: The Palisades Fire
It's hard to believe. And our hearts are with those who have experiences loss.
Jan 121 min read
Weekend Encino Fire Update
It's Sunday. Things have calmed down. We cannot see the fire from our neighborhood anymore, but the fire is only 13 % contained, we can...
Jan 91 min read
Friday Fire Update
It was a busy day. Because all the schools (including pre-schools) are closed in Los Angeles, we took care of two of our grandchildren in...
Jan 81 min read
L.A. Fire Update and Winter Garden Boost
It's too much to bear. So many of our friends have been impacted. And tonight there was a fire just down Ventura Boulevard from us. Not...
Jan 71 min read
The Palisades Fire: View From the Valley
It has been an eventful day in Los Angeles, as everyone watches with dread as the Palisades fire continues to ravage the suburban area of...
Jan 61 min read
The Norton Simon Museum
The Norton Simon Museum is an extraordinary place. Located in Pasadena, and housing the most incredible collection, I was astonished at...
Jan 51 min read
New Year's Resolutions!
Every year I try. I like my optimism. Some people just give up making New Year's Resolutions. But not me. I try every year. And I almost...
Jan 21 min read
Undoing Christmas!
It took a day and a half -- with lots of breaks in between. But I enjoyed it! When the ornaments go up, I don't see them because we have...
Jan 11 min read
Welcoming the New Year!
It's midnight West Coast time! Happy New Year!
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