Last night, I was just beat. I had spent the morning making cinnamon rolls with my friend Fifi and her kids, and then I’d gotten a late lunch at Umami Burger. (Oh, Umami and your Truffle Burger…
The Queen’s Jubilee
This year marks The Queen of England’s Diamond Jubilee. 60 years ago, on 6 February, she ascended the throne. Her official coronation took place a year later, on 2 June 1953. This is something of only passing interest…
Computer Blues
I was going to post a copy of the letter I wrote about my broken computer. I mailed it off yesterday, to the president of the company from which my laptop was recently purchased. But I just couldn’t…
In the Garden
Sometimes it feels like the world, in all its glory, is conspiring against you. Never mind it actually isn’t, it just sometimes feels that way. And no matter how rational you want to be, once you feel…
I Hate Slytherin!
I love to hike. It’s fantastic exercise and you get to experience the great outdoors. Got a friend along? Perfect! This is me at the summit of Mt. San Gorgonio a few summers ago. At 11,600 feet, it’s the highest point…
Tomatomania!
Several years ago, Mister and I discovered a happening called “Tomatomania!” It’s an heirloom tomato seedling sale that takes place each Spring in various communities around the country. It started in the early ’90’s in Pasadena, CA. As…
Oh, Krispy Kreme – How Do I Love Thee?
When I was a kid growing up in the American South, Krispy Kreme doughnuts were everywhere. I don’t remember going to a dedicated storefront, but I do recall being able to buy those sugar boosts in the…
Little Mikki
I love this photo. I was 9 or 10 and I think that smile is the real deal. As this is my birthday, I thought I’d look at this photo and list a few things I experienced at…
There’s No Place Like Home
I, like a lot of you, adore The Wizard of Oz. It’s just one of those crazy movies that we cling to. I never read the book, and honestly, I don’t know if there’s a follow-up. …
Trying to Grow
It never ceases to amaze me, the way things want to grow here. And by here, I mean here, in Southern California. While beautiful, green areas abound, much of the native terrain is arid. If left to its…