Wildfire season has been in full swing in Ventura County this past week. Over 134 homes have been destroyed in nearby Camarillo since Wednesday morning by what is now being called the Mountain Fire. This blaze, fanned by 61 mph Santa Ana winds, went from 1/2 square mile to 16 square miles in just a…
Month: November 2024
Dawn at the Orange Grove
It’s the lightHow it illuminates a portion of each orange treeWhile the remainder resides in shadowThe trees stand swathed in light and darkSpring green accents on forest green leavesNew light spills onto the field beyondImbuing the graying oak mulch with a soft peach glowBrightness holds promise of the new dayShadow reminds that repose is nature’s…
Lest Anyone Needs Chicken Soup: Here’s an Excellent Instant Pot Recipe
Hi all, This is a tried-and-true recipe from kristineskitchenblog.com that I’ve used many times. Today, I’m using frozen chicken thighs, which means increasing the cooking time to 12 minutes versus 7. In fact, I threw in the entire package of chicken thighs to have extra for tomorrow for a different meal. I returned from Sicily…
20 Minutes a Day 