A Singer, A Cat and Jesus

So what do these three random things have in common? No, it’s not the title of Blake Shelton’s latest album. I’m so not country that Blake Shelton is the only country singer I really know (thanks to The Voice). The common denominator is that they are stories that make me laugh whenever I think about them. I hope one of them... read more

Need My Angels

We are already two months into 2021 and I haven’t seen an angel yet. San Diego weather is perfect for angel hunting right now: sunny with a light breeze. Is that breeze from an angel’s wings you might ask? I had two requirements for my search. One, a cemetery I haven’t visited before. Two, it needed to be within an hour drive from my... read more

Bread Bread Baby

My first memory of making bread was during home economics class in junior high. Yes, I’m that ancient. We made pumpkin bread, a quick bread that requires no yeast, no kneading and no rising time. Back in those early days, I was a timid eater. Kind of like the kids now who only eat white or yellow food. When we poured the canned pumpkin into... read more

Swenga

As February approaches each year, I get a bit nostalgic because it’s when my dad’s birthday comes around. This year, I thought I’d honor his memory by sharing one of the funniest days of my life with him. What makes this memory extra special is that it involves both my sisters. This story goes back almost 20 years, but I remember it... read more

It’s a Stroll in the Park – Heisler Park

A few months ago, my husband and I needed a “day”cation and decided to drive an hour north to Laguna Beach. We started with a delicious lunch on the outdoor patio at C’est La Vie. Afterwards, we headed to Heisler Park. This park offers an easy one mile walk along the coastline. In addition to the ocean views, there are 17 pieces of public... read more