We are moving into Holy Week and life is going to get hectic around here. There is Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday and I am serving as an acolyte in three of those four services at St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church in Hollywood. Not to mention that the Great Easter…
Month: March 2016
Ray’s Birthday in Photos
Ron, Rachael, Nico, Liz and Ray Auntie Rachael, Luna and Nico Nico Casey (Luna’s Godfather) and Gregorio Casey , Sarah, Liz and Ron Homemade Pizza Ray’s Hummingbird Cake
Ray’s Birthday Cake for Tomorrow
Here is the Hummingbird cake I’ll be making tomorrow for Ray’s 58th birthday. He requested this one and I went to the store today to buy bananas, pecans, flour and crushed pineapple, the ingredients I didn’t have at home. Ray has a serious sweet tooth and this should be just the cake to satisfy it….
2001: A Space Odyssey at the Cinerama Dome in Hollywood
I have just returned from what can only be described as a singular experience. I went to the Cinerama Dome in Hollywood and saw 2001: A Space Odyssey. The Cinerama Dome has a huge curved screen which can accommodate 70 millimeter films, which is what 2001 is. In fact, back in 1968 the film was…
Doctor Day
Ray, Rachael and I went to the doctor today. The good news is that we are all on the mend from a virulent strain of the flu. Rachael had to have a chest x-ray, but, luckily it was clear. She and Ray both came home with medication. I was basically told that I needed to…
The Mystery is Solved Regarding Our Family Illness
Little Luna has been sick on and off for the past two and a half weeks. Today her mother took her to the doctor only to discover that she has pneumonia. She is now on antibiotics and breathing treatments. Poor baby. I’m happy we have an answer to her recent poor health. I saw her…
Photos at the Orange Grove
Our friend Jared Tredway took some photos when we were last up in Ojai for a camping trip. These were taken before other family members arrived so not everyone is included, but they are sweet so I wanted to share them. Here is a glimpse at what Jared saw when he was there with us,…
No Spoiler Here: Just Go See 10 Cloverfield Lane.
Ray and I just returned from seeing the film 10 Cloverfield Lane, and I must say that it was worth the money we paid to see it. John Goodman carries the film with his strong performance with fine supporting performances by Mary Elizabeth Winstead and John Gallagher, Jr. I am not going to even give…
Cozy Mystery Book Review and Interview With Author Judy Alter
I recently had the pleasure of reading the cozy mystery, Murder at Peacock Mansion, and talking with author Judy Alter about this Blue Plate Cafe mystery. Murder at Peacock Mansion is a page turner. Set in a small town in East Texas with the main character, Kate Chambers, acting as full-time cafe owner and part-time sleuth, this…
The Road to Normal
My husband said to me today, “Thank you for being so normal.” I replied, “Thank you back.” Not that we haven’t had our share of abnormal, which can be defined as having a need for major drama. There was a time when drama was a daily part of our life together. Fights, misunderstandings, hurt feelings….
20 Minutes a Day 