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Oh! The Stories My China Can Tell!
Lots of people have told me that I need to start purging. Geting rid of some of the things I don't use. Well. First of all I do use...
May 29, 20251 min read


The Joy of Untended Gardens
But...if I stay away any longer, things will be wild and wooly. So, it's the perfect time to get in the garden! AND my cat (of 16 years)...
May 28, 20251 min read


Up the Hill: Mineral King Road 5.23.25
What an adventure! The road was pretty rough, with lots of potholes, but it was the one lane dictate that we were most worried about....
May 27, 20251 min read


Mountain Gardening: Before and After!
There's a big surprise at the end of the video! As Robert was inspecting the hole, the other side of it caved in -- and his leg sunk in ...
May 26, 20251 min read


Sunset Cruise!
Sunset Cruise! God's Grandeur! Enjoy the Weekend!
May 22, 20251 min read


PSA: Adult Onset Allergy!
PSA: Adult Onset Allergy I have never been allergic! A a child I was somewhat allergic to cats, but I have grown out of that...and I...
May 21, 20251 min read


Gala Dressing for Latino Victory!
Gala Dressing for Latino Victory The great thing about the dress that I packed is that it does not wrinkle! And it was slimming because...
May 20, 20251 min read


It's Julia's Birthday! With Cameos by Frances' brother, Larry, the Cat!
It's Julia's Birthday With Cameos by Frances' brother, Larry! Julia is our youngest daughter, and Frances is our youngest grandchild....
May 19, 20251 min read


The Beatles at the Shoreham!
Such a fun trip down memory lane! I remember watching the Beatles live on Ed Sullivan! Do you???
May 18, 20251 min read


Gardening on Steroids!
I just started wandering in the garden, outside the doors where we had breakfast. And I found a world completely surprising to me. The...
May 15, 20251 min read


Moving Day in D.C.!
We moved AND I got to babysit Frances too! What a good day!
May 14, 20251 min read


L.A. Burdick: A Must See in D.C.!
We're grandparenting hard here in D.C. so we deserved a treat! But we wouldn't have known about this place except for a lovely gift from...
May 13, 20251 min read


Tesla Takedown Protest in Washington D.C. May 10, 2025
While waiting for Baby Frances (she arrived on this day!) we headed to a protest very near our hotel! We needed to keep busy! It was a...
May 12, 20251 min read


Welcoming Baby Frances with a Georgetown Garden Tour!
It's always a miracle when a baby is born! But when it's your own grandchild it feels doubly miraculous! And while we were waiting for...
May 11, 20251 min read


A Medicaid Vigil in Washington D.C.
We were so glad to be part of this important event, to hear the stories of those from vulnerable communities, and to be in solidarity...
May 8, 20251 min read


Mother's Day and The Little Words Project !
These little word bracelets have become synonymous with Taylor Swift - and are the definition of "hip" these days. (I don't know maybe...
May 7, 20251 min read


A Day in D.C. Before Baby Frances Arrives!
There's so much to see and do here, but we only have eyes 🩷 for Frances!
May 6, 20251 min read


Heading to D.C. to Wait for Baby Frances!
Travel can be stressful... but all worth it for Baby Frances!
May 5, 20251 min read


How to Welcome Baby Jay!
A gift for all of us!
May 4, 20251 min read


Easy Celery Soup for My Busy Mom Daughters!
To tell the truth, I had no notion of making celery soup until my son-in-law Biff asked if I wanted his celery harvest from his backyard...
May 1, 20251 min read
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