Ray and I decided that starting tomorrow for Texas made more sense than dashing around all day today in some mad rush to leave by early evening. We have business to attend to, but not on such a rigid schedule that we are forced to push ourselves into some preconceived plan of action. Instead, we’ve…
A Bit of This and That
Ray is on the mend. No fever today though still coughing. Still, he feels much better. Preparing for the Texas drive. Wrapping up details for a week away feels endless. Hopefully, all will fall together tomorrow so we can drive off with ease. I believe it will. Just tired right now. Went to church tonight…
Ray’s Update + My Lenten Practice
Ray now has a fever. We’re hoping that it is from the sunburn that came from being out in the sun today up in Ojai. We certainly don’t want it to be coming from some lung infection. I think we’ll know more tomorrow since a typical sunburn fever will last only through one night. He…
In Ojai for Recuperation and Tomorrow’s Work
We have driven up to Ojai for the night. Ray is still hacking away and sneezing, but we got word today that one of our Texas renters unexpectedly vacated one of our apartments – forfeiting her deposit, of course – so we will be making an unscheduled trek to Texas beginning late Thursday afternoon to…
Ailing Husband
I have a sick husband. The wind has been blowing from the east, bringing lots of allergens with it, and Ray has been complaining for the past two days about sinus-related headaches. This morning he woke up with a cough that had settled in his chest. “A productive cough,” he called it. “Isn’t that good?”…
5-Star Tasty Make-Ahead Dish
This is one of those tried and true recipes that you can count on when you want something special. It’s slightly different from stuffed shells. A little prettier. INGREDIENTS: 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 1/2 cup minced onion 1 egg 2 teaspoons minced…
Repost: Sharp Edges
We woke up early this morning – 6:30 or 7 – only to discover that our dog had chewed up my husband’s glasses. We found the lenses in many pieces, the earpieces twisted and chewed and we never located the nosepiece. Ray loves this dog more than most humans he knows, so after the shock…
Little Visitor Tonight
Can’t write much since I have a little friend with me tonight. We are snuggling. Good night.
Congratulations to Western Regional Scholastic Award Winners
I am proud to announce that two of my students have received Western regional awards from the Scholastic Artists and Writers contest in personal essay, critical essay and Senior Portfolio. The contest sponsored by the Alliance of Young Artists and Writers is the oldest and most prestigious writing contest for youth in grades 7 –…
Interview with Susan Albert, Author of Loving Eleanor
I have had the pleasure of recently reading Susan Albert’s new book, Loving Eleanor, which is a historical novel about the relationship between Eleanor Roosevelt and journalist, Lorena Hickok. This is a wonderful book that explores the many levels of friendship as well as the difficulty national figures face when trying to maintain a sense…
20 Minutes a Day 