Today is the shortest day of the year. It is also the official beginning of Winter. I send you warm and sincere wishes for a glorious winter. I hope this day, though it be short, finds you…
Dear Santa…
Dear Santa, Seasons greetings! Hope your December is going well and that you’re taking care of yourself. “The Big Show” is coming on fast, and you need your strength. So when Mrs. C. puts a bowl of…
He Wore Blue Velvet
Last week Mister and I were out in The Valley, enjoying some live Christmas jazz. The show was great and we had a jolly good time. Just before taking our leave, we stopped to greet the musicians…
Day Drinking
My friend Chaska Potter is the one who introduced me to the term “Day Drinking.” The second she said it, I knew it would become a permanent part of my lexicon. And I was right. What I…
Walking in L.A.
Yesterday morning I hit the sidewalk before 8. As it was early on a Saturday – in Los Angeles – I passed very few people. But the ones I did pass were smiley and friendly. One guy even…
Barb’s Boozy Eggnog
I don’t remember when I first had this magnificent concoction, but eggnog has never been the same since. Barb’s Boozy Eggnog is Mister’s Mama’s creation. She has ruined all other eggnogs for me, as this one is the…
Christmas Cheer!
I’ve been on a cookie run the last couple of days. Mister and I are surrounded by homemade toffee, peanut butter blossom cookies & holiday cookies. We’re going with a red and green theme this year, and so…
Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies
This isn’t my recipe. I’ve had it so long, the original looks ravaged and sun-damaged, like an old desert pioneer woman. And just like an old pioneer woman, this recipe still works hard and delivers the goods.…