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…
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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…
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…
The Road to Normal
My husband said to me today, “Thank you for being so normal.” I replied, “Thank you back.” Not that we haven’t had our share of abnormal, which can be defined as having a need for major drama. There was a time when drama was a daily part of our life together. Fights, misunderstandings, hurt feelings….
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…
Vinyl
We are watching HBO’s new series, Vinyl, created by Martin Scorsese, Mick Jagger, Terence Winter and Rich Cohen. This is set in the early 1970’s and is about the music business. Bobby Cannavale is the lead as Richie Finestra and he is so far doing a fine job. Olivia Wilde plays Richie’s wife. Lots of…
Repost: Asian Lettuce Wrap Recipe
I made these lettuce wraps last night and they were quick to prepare and delicious. Also, it’s nice that they are quite healthy, which is always a good feeling especially when coupled with such a satisfying flavor. This meal also included roasted acorn squash, which were cut into bite-size chunks and cooked on a baking…
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…
20 Minutes a Day 