A while back I told y’all I was crocheting squares for blankets, blankets that would be donated to women going through critical treatment at a local hospital. I said something or other about the beauty of doing something for others,…
These Are a Few of My Favorite Things
I have never understood why “My Favorite Things” from The Sound of Music is considered a holiday song. The mere mention of snowflakes hardly seems reason enough to qualify, but the song is about to be all over…
How the Sausage is Made
I was talking to Mister about this and that and he pointed out that sometimes it’s best to not know how the sausage is made. If this sounds all willy-nilly, allow me to sort of explain. I…
Thursday Memories
My desire to pare down possessions continues. (It’s been actively going on for several months, mentally going on for decades.) And as the fine people at a local charity are picking up quite a haul today, I’ve had…
Running on Empty
Last week I came upon this empty fridge and it was funny. And sad. And stark. And clean. And then funny again, as the bubbles were left open to the elements (no cork) and the small plate on…
Watertown III
Last night was the Secret Art Show I was asked to join. This little painting – “Watertown III” – was one of my donations. It’s a mere 4 X 6 inches and it’s sweet. I am happy…
Ladies Who Lunch
Yesterday I attended a luncheon for various Southern California charitable organizations. While driving there, I kept singing “Here’s to the ladies who lunch. Everybody laugh.” Naturally, I was doing my best Elaine Stritch imitation, and only managed to…
Grinch-mas
We spotted this lass with The Grinch at a local holiday celebration and chuckled. The kids were all smiles, but the actor playing The Grinch was in character big-time. That dude grimaced the entire evening and stuck…
Ladies Arm Wrestling
Late notice, I know… For those of you in Los Angeles with no plans this evening, I encourage you to get your butts to the Bootleg Theater for some Ladies Arm Wrestling. That’s right! Ladies Arm…