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Now that summer has arrived I am swimming in the ocean almost every day! The water has been especially warm this season, in the 70°s
Last week was the end of the year party for Olivenhain Garden Club. We were blessed to have our party in Jan Casado’s garden. Once
Earlier this week I got a call from a friend. Fran I’m calling to invite you over to see my artist studio. I was thrilled
Yesterday was Halloween and I was impressed as I drove through down-town Encinitas on Highway 101 at the numbers of families, some with grandparents in
Their oldest daughter Anushka loves to garden. She is now six years old. Every time the family comes to visit Anushka and I have fun
January of 2007 we had an unusually severe winter in San Diego County. Peter and I traveled to Spain for the birth of our first
This evening my older daughter and her family will arrive from Spain for a visit. I am so excited to see the whole family! The
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
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
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
Good morning my little Gigi! My father would exclaim as he burst into my bedroom kissing me and then opening the blinds. Hurry out of
My mother, Pat Welsh, realized I had an aptitude for art at a very young age. Gallery of my current work. In the summertime she
The 4th of July is just around the corner and I am reminded of summer days growing up in a sleepy little beach town in
I come from a long line of writers on both sides of my family. While some research implies talent in families is passed down through
I have three granddaughters, two who live in Spain. As a result I have been a Cyberspace Granny since they were born. SKYPE is so
Painting as well as other disciplines needs enlightenment and inspiration for the artist to make the opportunity to paint an inspired piece of art. It
May I take you out to lunch for your birthday? Fran, I’d rather just come over and have a good girl talk visit. We talk
This past weekend I was in the San Francisco Bay area. Sunday was the 75th birthday of the Golden Gate Bridge. Check out the picture
Viva España! I just arrived home from Spain after visiting one of my daughters and her family. My son-in-law is Spanish Basque. They live in
The other morning while having tea with a friend I heard a thud thud thud. Oh no I protested! This friend is somewhat of a