Yesterday Mr. Leonard Nimoy passed from this planet. There was so much more to this man than “Mr. Spock.” Though “Mr. Spock” would have been enough! As a kid, I loved Star Trek and was a junkie for…
I’d Like to Buy a Vowel, Please
Driving through Hollywood yesterday, I spotted a variety of mis-spelled signs. As I was busy navigating afternoon traffic, I couldn’t take any photos. (Sorry.) So instead I just thought about all that goes into such signage, or doesn’t…
Giving Is Its Own Reward
I am incredibly fortunate to be able to volunteer my time and energy. This occurs throughout the year, in many capacities. Today I will be making Cheddar Jalapeno Cornbread Muffins for a donated dinner. The food goes to…
Deep Breaths
There’s a lot going on right now in my little world. First and foremost – my health issues. I’ve not fully recovered from whatever the heck it is that’s plaguing me, but I do feel the recent holistic…
There Has To Be A Morning After…
Today is back-to-reality day. The Oscars have ended and Hollywood can get back to being Holly-weird. As it should be. Though I am merely a schmo-ette and haven’t been to the big dance myself, it’s always fun…
Get Your Oscar On!
Here in La-La-Land, we take our Oscars very seriously. We throw or attend viewing parties where the food and libations tie in to the year’s movies. We dress for the occasion. Heck – some folks even have red…
Pins and Needles
Yesterday I had acupuncture for the first time. Now – y’all could roll your eyes and think, “Holly-weird” or “California” but let me remind you that acupunture predates this fine state by about 3000 years or so. So…
Triple-Chocolate Buttermilk Pound Cake Cupcakes!
Remember when I wrote about the above photo and how much I loved it? Well there’s a new version in town and it’s far more manageable. Triple-Chocolate Buttermilk Pound Cake Cupcakes! The thing I like about the…
California African American Museum
Yesterday I went on a group outing to the California African American Museum. First chartered in 1977, I had never even heard of this place. So when the outing was presented, I jumped at the chance to go.…