We left Ensenada at 11:30 this morning and arrived at Gregorio and Sarah’s at 5:20 this afternoon. That was with stopping for gas, two bathroom breaks, and heavy afternoon traffic through Orange County on the way to South Pasadena. I stayed just long enough to gather up my bags and then headed on to Beverly…
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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.
Last Full Day in Ensenada
Today was our last full day in Ensenada. Tomorrow, we’ll pack up and head back to Los Angeles. It was a chilly day, but we all enjoyed the jacuzzi. The kids were the only ones, however, who braved the unheated pool. The whole day was relaxed and low-key. No rush. I did work at least…
Ensenada
I have spent the last couple of days in Ensenada at the beach with Sarah’s family. Very low-key and relaxing. Wonderful to spend time with Sarah, Gregorio, Luna, Nico, and Lyla. An exceptional treat. Here are some photos:
With Sarah and Her Family in Ensenada, Mexico
I am in Ensenada, Mexico with Sarah and her family. Ray wasn’t able to come due to prior commitments. I wish he were here since we both love coming to Estero Beach with our kids. Here are a few photos of today. I got up really early this morning so I could beat the traffic…
An Absolute Must-Hear: Natalie Merchant on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts
Natalie Merchant’s voice brings me such solace. She is a singer-songwriter par-excellence and my eyes immediately grow moist and I can feel the tension in my shoulders instantly relaxing when I hear her songs. Listen to this Tiny Desk performance. You will feel much happier even while hearing it. Natalie Merchant is charming and there’s…
Flash Fiction: Old Flames
Marion turned the knobs on the radio in search of a program that could entertain her while she cooked. She often listened on Sunday afternoons to radio shows while she chopped onions and vegetables for the various soups and casseroles she made in preparation for the upcoming work week. She prided herself on being organized,…
My Valentine’s Gift: Season Five of Outlander
One of my current guilty pleasures is the Outlander series on Netflix based on the books by Diana Gabaldon. This is a story that I would not normally be drawn to since it involves time travel and lots of romance, but, in this case, I must confess, I’m hooked. The first couple of seasons of…
The Awkwardness of Youth: A Valentine’s Day Memory
I found this story today and wanted to share it again with you. It encapsulates the awkwardness of those teenage years. Here’s to Valentine’s Day and love, whether clearly expressed or not. When I was growing up, there was a Sweetheart Banquet at the 7th and Main Baptist Church every Valentine’s Day. I never had…
A Delicious Blueberry Cream Pie Recipe Using Agave Syrup and Maple Sugar
Today, I made a blueberry cream pie. This recipe is easier if you eat refined sugar because you can simply buy a blueberry pie filling for the topping as well as Cool Whip to mix with the cream cheese to make the filling. However, since Ray and I do not eat refined sugar, I made…
Variable Conditions
Heading back to LA tonight. My hands are chapped from working outside and also because of the dry air. After only a few days of exceptionally cold weather, the sky has been blue, the temperatures mild, and the wind blowing, which I love. That’s Texas weather in a nutshell. Long Johns and wool socks one…
20 Minutes a Day 