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
75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE AND A COUSIN’S BIRTHDAY
Francesca Filanc
May 30, 2012
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
MEMORIAL DAY IS ALMOST HERE. FESTIVALES ESPAÑA STYLE!
Francesca Filanc
May 23, 2012
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
PROTECTING OUR FEATHERED FRIENDS IN THE GARDEN
Francesca Filanc
May 16, 2012
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
A WALK DOWN MEMORY LANE
Francesca Filanc
May 9, 2012
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
THE DALAI LAMA VISITS SAN DIEGO
Francesca Filanc
May 2, 2012
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
BREAKFAST AT 7…4…7
Francesca Filanc
April 25, 2012
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
RACCOONS? WHAT WILD ANIMAL IS UNSCREWING THE DOG FOOD CONTAINER?
Francesca Filanc
April 18, 2012
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
CREATE YOUR OWN WALL SUCCULENT HANGING PLANTER
Francesca Filanc
April 10, 2012
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
THE EASTER EGG HUNT
Francesca Filanc
April 5, 2012
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.
IN FRONT OF THE CRACKLING FIRE
Francesca Filanc
March 29, 2012
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