I'm constantly thinking of stuff to do with my family. I think it's because I feel like I've got so much to share with them. I want them to have so many wonderful experiences and to appreciate life. I take my job as a mother pretty seriously. I'm smart enough to know that the choices I make today, the things I say, the things I do all ...
Lifestyle
Posts about everything going on in my life. Enjoy!
ONE time…
Yes, that's us with Bono. How cool are we? Okay... not really. Actually, that was at Madam Tussaud's in Las Vegas. But we were there, (in Vegas) to see U2. We are huge U2 fans. HUGE. In fact, when they were touring recently, for Eric's birthday I gave him tickets to see U2 in L.A. For my birthday, he gave me tickets to see U2 in Vegas. ...
Time travel
It's a sundial.Rudimentary, I admit.But a working sundial nonetheless.You have to know which way is north first. That is the twelve o'clock mark.Then you stand a stick up in the sand just below it. Draw a circle and mark the three, six, and nine o'clock marks. As the sun moves, the shadow moves and you can tell what time it is. Yes, it was about ...
Everyone should have their very own Genius.
My studio and therefore, my life, have been in chaos since summer started. I"m not complaining, and I admit, some of the craziness is self-imposed. Because I'm not schooling and we don't have to be anywhere at any time, I usually take the summer months to re-group. (I'm guessing most real teachers do this too.) One of the projects on my to-do ...
How to throw a Cuban party
Okay, I'm not just saying this, but we really know how to throw a great party. Seriously. I think it's probably because we go into it with the idea that we are not entertaining so much as sharing. We love to have people in our home. We want them to feel welcome. We want them to come back. It's not about perfection or showing off. It's ...
My Big, Fat Cuban Outdoor Movie Theater
Okay, so.... The Darby Backyard Movie Theater ROCKS! I know you were curious.(I may never come back inside again. =D) Movies and popcorn under the stars.The picture is crystal clear. The sound is perfect.The whole scene is just idyllic. Makes me want to have a party. (actually, just about anything makes me want to have a party - I can't help it. ...
A time to PLAY
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 ...
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 ...
“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. =( ...
