The fence separating our property from our next door neighbors was falling down. Too many years of watering and the daily wear and tear of life was making it wobble and it had started taking on a slight I've-had-one-drink-too-many look. Looking down at the wobbly fence from my screened bedroom window.But you know how you look at ...
Lifestyle
Posts about everything going on in my life. Enjoy!
59 Wonderful Truths About Getting Older
I'm 59 today. There's so much I want to tell you about how this feels. And because this is all about me, here are My 59 Wonderful Truths: 1. I feel the same inside as I did when I was 17. (Nobody tells you this.) 2. I still have moments of insecurity about: my hair, my hips, my gut (pick a feature). I just don't care enough to ...
A One-of-a-Kind Gift
It's been so exciting and busy around here! I've been creating custom subway posters for some really fun people and today I've asked one of them to share their experience and how the poster was received. First, this is the poster I created for her husband's 50th birthday. Very cool, no? I'll let Liliana Romero describe ...
Making My Summer Bright with Pier 1
It's 90 degrees here in our little corner of Southern California and I know it's only May, but this weather is making me sooo ready for summer. As I mentioned before, we have been in serious remodel mode around here. Read about that here: Where There Is Life, There Will Be a Mess And now that the painting is complete, everything ...
What I Love About Summer Concerts at the Hollywood Bowl
ATTENTION: Today I have a Public Service Announcement from the Hollywood Bowl and the LA Phil. Because I love you. Also, you can just call it 'The Bowl' like us cool kids do, but that's not important right now. Summer is rapidly approaching (yay!) and that means it's time to start making Summer Bucket List plans. Read about how ...
I Have A Kleenex Tissue Style. Who Knew?
We always have people in our home. I mean other than the ones who actually live here. When I say always, I promise I'm not exaggerating. Even if we're not formally entertaining, we always (<--I said it again!) seem to have extra guests. Whether it be our neighbors or friends who just happen to pop by, there are always extra people ...
‘A Falling Star’ – A Book Giveaway
My friend and Cuban American author, Chantel Acevedo is at it again.She's just finished her latest novel, 'A Falling Star' and I know you will be anxious to read it. Here's the synopsis:Daysy Maria del Pozo and Stella Maris Morales-Quinn both came to the United States as part of the 1980 Mariel Boatlift—Daysy settling ...
Celebrating Kids and Books (Día Blog Hop) Featuring Margarita Engle
It is my great pleasure to announce that I'm participating in a fabulous celebration of children and books called Día Blog Hop, organized by Latinas for Latino Lit. The Blog Hop has been happening for the entire month of April and it features the very best of Latino children's book artists and authors. The Día Blog Hop will be ...
Eating Your Feelings. Good or Bad? Discuss.
Today I want to talk about using food as comfort. I know we all do it. Let's just discuss this openly, shall we? I have a friend who, when struggling through personal difficulties, pulls out a box of Kraft Macaroni and Cheese. Not the gourmet kind of mac and cheese. (By the way, I have a fabulous recipe for Mac and Cheese in a Flat Pan right ...
My Big, Fat, Dodger Blue Cuban Family
I have amazing news! I'm proud and privileged to announce that I was invited to be on the planning committee for Cuban Heritage Day at Dodger Stadium this year! (I know. Shut up.) Seriously, if I was going to add an item to my Bucket List, this would be it. Of course, I didn't know I would have added it until they actually asked me, but ...
