Usually when I close my eyes at the end of a day I can think back on my waking hours and come up with a few things I accomplished, things that help me to feel like I didn’t…
Fading Light
The light is changing faster and faster. Morning darkness lingers and evening darkness hurries. It’s beautiful really. And I daresay it’s our only indication of a season change. You see, friends, we’re expecting 90-degree temps for the…
You Have Got to Be Kidding
This week promises more 90+ degree temperatures in Los Angeles, right through the end of the week. That would be the start of October, for those keeping track. Yesterday I read a report about “Indian Summer” wrapping…
Thursday Memories
This is one of those old photos that leads me to wonder, “Who was that smiling girl?” I guess I sort of recognize her. Maybe. But for the most part, she was another person. In another life. …
Cheers to Summer!
The other night I was outside, grilling some grub. I decided to have a sit-down and a little vino. This weekend is sort of the unofficial end of summer, and I for one am not quite ready…
To Everything – Turn, Turn, Turn
I look for them every year. Sometimes I miss them, short-lived as they are. But I never forget to look. And when my timing is just right… Champagne Grapes are in. I don’t know the varietal’s true…
In The Garden
This big little dude has been residing in our tomato patch for quite a while now. Mister and I have watched him grow into the hearty specimen you see in the photo. I’d like to think of him…