Summers Growing Up in Del Mar
Francesca Filanc
July 2, 2013
Del Mar was a sleepy little beach town when I was growing up, coined Gasoline Alley by some. There were at one time thirteen gas
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Growing Sunflowers Can Be A Summer Passion!
Francesca Filanc
June 26, 2013
Sunflowers are so much FUN to Grow!!! If you have a place where you can put them every year they give so much joy! I
Healing Garden
Francesca Filanc
June 21, 2013
I just saw a beautiful garden photo on Facebook and it reminded me of friends of my daughter in Spain who have the most Beautiful
An Alaskan Adventure – Cycles of Life
Francesca Filanc
June 5, 2013
We all know someone or are that person who is dying of a disease, or someone whose body is failing as a result of old
The White Picket Fence
Francesca Filanc
May 29, 2013
A couple of weeks ago I was in Northern California visiting my daughter Erica and her children. While Erica was busy working I took her
Remembering My Husband Peter Filanc
Francesca Filanc
May 22, 2013
Today would have been my beloved husband’s birthday. Pete passed away of invasive bladder cancer May 9, 2007 at the age of 54, just short
Maui Revisited Thirty Six Years Later!
Francesca Filanc
May 16, 2013
When our oldest child was a baby I used to say Yvette would be upset when she got older because she lived in Hawaii for
Patriot’s Day in Boston, Massachusetts, 2013
Francesca Filanc
April 19, 2013
The third Monday of each April is Patriot’s Day, a favorite holiday in Massachusetts! Additionally, it is also the day of the Boston Marathon. Terrorist
Memories Flourish in a Fragrant Garden
Francesca Filanc
April 10, 2013
Recently I spent the day painting with a friend in my mother’s garden and was reminded of an article I wrote for San Diego Home
Thoughts on Nature and Life’s Simple Joyous Moments
Francesca Filanc
April 2, 2013
Easter was an idyllic day with family. All who could come celebrated life, love and just being together in my mother’s spectacular garden. There is
Arugula Tomato Salad From the Garden – Vegetable Lasagna and Musings of The Seasons
Francesca Filanc
November 28, 2012
Thanksgiving is over…. gulp, it is now time for me to get ready for Christmas! A special blessing arrived this month in the way of
Thanksgiving 2012
Francesca Filanc
November 21, 2012
Thanksgiving Day is just around the corner. I am reminded of so many Thanksgivings of the past. Thanksgivings when I was a child growing up
Gluten and Celiac Disease
Francesca Filanc
November 14, 2012
I buy all my ingredients for cooking at Jimbo’s Market (http://www.jimbos.com). They are a totally organic store and carry a great variety of items for
Cooking and Entertaining
Francesca Filanc
November 7, 2012
Ok, you all know that I love to cook and entertain! This morning I had brunch for Heather and Linda as a thank you for
Cleaning Out the Old, Making Way for the New!
Francesca Filanc
October 30, 2012
Those of you that have read all my blog posts know that I had my knee replaced on May 4th of 2011. Now thanks
The Pink Grandchildren’s Room
Francesca Filanc
October 23, 2012
Until almost two months ago I stored my large paintings in a bedroom in my home. A dear friend mentioned several months ago, Fran, you
Confidence In Life Confidence in Art
Francesca Filanc
September 11, 2012
I had a gentleman tell me one time Fran, the art that sticks with people is the art that is done with confident strong powerful
Butterflies, Dragonflies and Enjoying Our Surroundings
Francesca Filanc
August 30, 2012
Lately I have been noticing a profusion of butterflies and dragonflies in north San Diego County. One day there were so many that I actually
Summer Days Remembered and Today
Francesca Filanc
August 21, 2012
Last week my sister called our mother and me. Let’s meet down at Swami’s to go swimming. Swami’s is my favorite beach right now! Fran,
Butterflies in our Gardens, Butterflies in my Art
Francesca Filanc
August 10, 2012
As I was strolling through my garden yesterday and then during my daily walk, I saw some beautiful butterflies, some whose names I don’t recall,