I have been to art class tonight at the Barnsdall Art Center with daughter Liz. This is a stained glass class, but there is also the option for mosaics. I have been working on a tree that I drew freehand, traced onto a sheet of copper foil, cut out, then glued onto a piece of…
Author: lenleatherwood
I am a native Texan who has lived for the past 30 years in Southern California. I am a published author of both short memoir and fiction, a two-time Pushcart nominee, a nationally award-winning writing coach, an editor, as well as a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. In addition, I am the mother of three grown daughters of whom I am extremely proud, a grandmother of four darling children and the wife of a man I still love after 44 years.
New Resolve Prompted by My Visit to the Doctor
Today I had to go to the doctor for a physical and I am now home recognizing that it is time to do some life changing. Apparently, I have some weight to lose : 10 – 15 pounds (not a big surprise, of course, since I can read a scale as well as anybody, but…
Holy Week, Family and Thoughts on Christianity
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…
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…
20 Minutes a Day 