Ray and I drove to Ojai today through Fillmore. The road was pretty and I wanted to share. Here are a few photos: Overall, this was a lovely and restful day. We took care of some business, but we also just took time to relax. It was wonderful.
Category: Photo essay
Slumber Party with Baby Luna
Grandma is tired tonight. Lots of fun with baby Luna this afternoon and evening. We are enjoying a sleepover with our 22-month-old granddaughter. Currently, she is snoozing beside me in our bed. Sammie, the Scottie, is asleep at the end of the bed; Cordelia, the Corgie, is on the floor; Ray, the Grandpa is yawning on…
A Quick and Delicious Chinese Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
I made this soup last night and it is something that can be whipped up in no time. The key is to have this secret ingredient available: This concentrated chicken broth takes just a few minutes to prepare and is always delicious. The recipe goes like this: Saute in 2 tablespoons of olive oil: 2 cloves…
Sub-Deacon at St. Thomas the Apostle, Hollywood
Today was the first day I made my debut as sub-deacon at St. Thomas the Apostle in Hollywood. When serving as a sub-deacon, I act as one of the sacred ministers of the church. I consider this a great honor. I have worked in almost every other position at the altar before being allowed to serve as…
My Very First Art Class as an Adult
I am not known for my artistic ability. I enjoy wonderful art and appreciate the skill that others bring to painting, sculpting, and pottery but producing beautiful pieces of art has never been part of my experience. That is until tonight when I attended my first art class since middle school…or maybe even elementary school…
Shared Birthday Weekend Celebration
I have spent the last two days at our orange grove in Ojai with my family celebrating daughter Liz’s 29th birthday and my upcoming (next Wednesday) 62nd birthday. Ray and I arrived on Friday afternoon and returned today (Sunday) late afternoon. Our time with family, first at Surfers’ Beach in Ventura for several hours on…
Saints and Sinners New Year’s Eve Party
Lots of fun with family and friends tonight here in Sherman for the New Year’s Eve party. Here are a few pictures to commemorate the ringing in of the New Year. Happy New Year, folks. I hope we all have the best upcoming year ever. Wishing you well,…
Christmas Eve
It is 2:21 am so this will be short. Returned from Midnight Mass just a bit ago. It was beautiful! We spent the afternoon and early evening at Sarah’s and celebrated our Christmas. Here are a few pictures. A lovely day filled with lovely people. Merry Christmas to all.
Photos While Orange Picking in Ojai
I was in Ojai a couple of days back and took pictures from atop a tall ladder while I picked oranges. Here are the pictures below. Underneath the tree, looking up Ripe oranges along with green oranges for new harvest Orange blossom on tree with ripe and green oranges Northeastern view…
20 Minutes a Day 