Once I arrived in a certain stage of life, I became more aware of good-byes, loss, and endings. Friends and family. Favorite TV shows and pets. Expectations and jobs. Seasons and health. Friendships and empty nesting. Circumstances and dreams. Although … Continue reading
We recently stopped overnight in Palm Springs for a quick visit with good friends who were in town briefly. I looked for breakfast recommendations online both on Yelp and at TripAdvisor. That’s how I discovered this charming place called Farm. … Continue reading
I recently found this little beauty of a recipe card, historically a popular low-tech way of communicating how to make something to eat. In this case, it is my prized Stewed Prunes recipe. Even writing this makes me smile. For … Continue reading
With a new movie to be released in spring 2022, it seemed appropriate to reflect on the original program on PBS that so many of us enjoyed to the point of getting attached to characters and story lines. Continue reading
We celebrated Thanksgiving with a simple, yet yummy Thanksgiving dinner for two at home with grateful hearts this year. Continue reading
It’s that time of year again! Many of us are aware that Oprah shares a list of her favorite things each fall. In 2017, my husband ordered maple syrup after seeing it on her 2017 list. We enjoyed it all … Continue reading
Here is a general list of some of the goldmine of places I like to go for good grub in the Uptown Whittier restaurant district, including the Greenleaf Promenade. From time to time, a friend will ask what restaurants I … Continue reading
Years ago, I found a recipe for simmering scents that bring a sense of the holidays to our home. I made a batch recently. I love that the ingredients are all-natural and incorporate my favorite holiday smells. There are no … Continue reading
Recently, we’ve had a summer heatwave in Southern California. This is par for the course at this time, and I’m grateful the temperatures have been comfortable up to this point. I am longing for cooler weather as I fight my … Continue reading
Here it is, early August. We are still under a “stay at home” order. Summer is winding down. Did you get out of town for vacation? Some of us did. Some of us did not. We had reservations at the … Continue reading
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