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….
Category: Los Angeles
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…
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…
Fun in Stained Glass Class at the Barnsdall Art Center
Liz and I (and Ray on a rare occasion) have been taking a stained glass class at the Barnsdall Art Center in Hollywood. Liz and I are novices at stained glass; Ray, on the other hand, has done stained glass before and is pretty handy at it. Last night, Ray stayed home to tend to…
The Prompt: The Winds in Your Life
The Winds in My Life The winds of my life have been persistent, like the winds in Texas can sometimes be, constant, blowing your hair in your face, pushing your car door shut, sending that needed piece of paper in your hand skittering down the street as you chase after it. Not devastating winds, not…
My New Position at Story Circle Network
I am pleased and happy to announce that after five years as an online teacher for Story Circle Network, I will be joining this fine organization as their Online Class Coordinator. I am taking over the reins from the very able Amber Lea Starfire and will do my best to maintain the high standard of…
Limping Back to Health
Limping back to health, one step at a time. Still have the chest congestion, but I definitely feel better. The best news is that our little Luna has finally shed her fevers and terrible cough and is back to her sweet self. The picture below was taken today to prove that she is back in…
Honestly, This Flu…
Let it suffice to say that I cancelled all my students today and spent another day in bed. This is one persistent little bug. Most of my family is sick too. Patient Zero is our own beloved little Luna, who is on the mend but still not 100%. I will say good night. Time to…
Illness Update
Stayed in bed all day. Ray brought me juice, ice water and chicken soup, all the while doing some serious hacking of his own. I slept a lot, rested a lot, and did not work except for a 1 1/2 phone conference this evening. I am pooped out from that effort though I am happy about…
20 Minutes a Day 