For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven. ~ Ecclesiastes 3:1 It's Friday and I'm busy cleaning out my studio because I need more room to PLAY. Last year I began some exercises in my art journal. I decided to try new techniques, and learn new ways to express myself. On Tuesdays I would do a self-portrait ...
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Brunch. Cuban style.
I made a 4th of July Brunch yesterday. Cuban style. Or, more aptly, Cuban-American style. Think French Toast meets Little Havana meets Orange County. =DIt's basically French toast stuffed with guava and cream cheese. How fun is that? It's an original recipe I decided to call "Torrejas a lo Refugiado," "Torrejas" are a type ...
I swore an oath
I am a sucker for patriotic stuff.I proudly fly the American flag year round.I cry every time I hear America the Beautiful.I love how fireworks look magical.I became a naturalized American citizen on April 17, 1974. I was 19 years old.I still remember the proud moment I took the oath and was told:There is no prouder title than “Citizen of the ...
The Train Report
The train tracks in the central California town of Hanford run directly through the middle of town. Most times during rush hour traffic.Every day on his way to Panera, my friend, Gene gets stuck waiting for the train to pass.Every day I get to enjoy 15 seconds of pure comedy provided by Gene and the train via my cellphone.We call it The Train ...
“But it’s a DRY heat.”
I'm glad it has cooled down this afternoon. ;-) It was 102° earlier. And being the wimp that I am, I made a list of stuff I hate to do when it's hot. 1. laundry2. garden3. mop4. scrapbook5. write6. exercise7. work8. drive9. pay bills10. cook Oh, wait... That was what I actually did today. I'm so confused. Must be the heat. =( ...
She’s the Mary.
Michelle: I'm the Mary and you're the Rhoda.Romy: That's ridiculous. You're the Rhoda. You're the Jewish one. Michelle: Oh my God! I'm talking cuteness-wise, okay? And cuteness-wise, I'm the Mary."When I am with my sisters, we have an instant familiarity and rapport that comes of sharing so much life for so many years. We easily ...
Just roll with it …
One of my faithful readers turns fourteen today. She is a sweet, smart, and talented young lady. And the kind of person you want your own daughter to be friends with, which works out well, really, because she's one of Lucy's dearest friends. Not only that, but I adore the rest of her family, too. So, it's all good. Happy Birthday, Ali. And ...
As you wish.
For my birthday last month Eric got me the most fabulous gift - a projector and a giant 10 foot screen. I know what you're thinking: "Wow. How romantic." (Not!) But, seriously, I have been wanting this for YEARS. But let me tell you why.I want to show movies outside in my backyard. (I told you I love movies.) So, we're ...
Six degrees of dinner conversation…
The discussions around our dinner table are never dull. We are constantly trying to stump each other with questions. Sometimes we play "Twenty Questions" or "World's Worst." But we always get back to movies. We love movies. We (by choice) don't have cable, so we don't watch tv. (although, I admit we do have some tv on dvds)But ...
Buy me some peanuts and crackerjacks
Lucy and Amy are at the Angels game tonight against the Kansas City Royals. At this hour, the Royals are wiping the field with the Angels, but do these girls care?Noooo. Why not? Because they get to wear RED.Because they get to do the wave.Because there are fireworks when the Angels score.Because of the rally monkey.Because they play salsa music ...
