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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 Day is just around the corner. I am reminded of so many Thanksgivings of the past. Thanksgivings when I was a child growing up
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
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
Those of you that have read all my blog posts know that I had my knee replaced on May 4th of 2011. Now thanks
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
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
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
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,
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,
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
Last weekend I was invited to a friend’s 65th wedding anniversary party. It was also the friend’s 90th birthday. This particular friend looks 20 years
I happened to be one of the fortunate people who heard the Dalai Lama speak in San Diego a couple of weeks ago. He spoke
Last weekend I had an impromptu party for some cousins who were visiting from England. Easy steps to entertain a crowd for breakfast. Please check
Ok, I have just spent forty minutes on Google trying to figure out what animal is unscrewing a large container of dog food in the
Here’s a project that is lots of fun. Making your own wall succulent planters will also save you money :) A friend’s husband made the
I started coloring Easter eggs with my children when they were two years old. My children are now grown and have little ones of their own.
It’s Saturday night and I have a fire in the fireplace. It is supposed to rain cats and dogs tomorrow. I love a fire in