For me, the best part of the holidays is the chance to gather together with friends and family. Don’t get me wrong, I love the food and festive décor, but those are just the trappings, they don’t open the door …
Who me? Write a blog? You must be jesting. Watch out for flying pigs and a cold front down below. Because against type, I’m launching a site…and writing a blog.
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- December 16, 2024
As I mentioned in an earlier blog, Balboa Park is a National Historic Landmark located in the heart of San Diego. It houses museums, gardens, theaters, and trails. The Park hosts many community events throughout the year. One of the …
- December 9, 2024
One of my favorite things about the holiday season is the opportunity to indulge in holiday books, plays, movies, and music. I binge watch holiday classics as I wrap presents and address cards. The sound of the tinkling bell when …
- December 2, 2024
Holiday romantic comedies are my not-so-secret indulgence. The movies are admittedly predictable, but the anticipation and familiarity provide a degree of comfort and satisfaction. And the inevitable happy endings lift my spirits and warm my heart. The seasonal films have …
- November 25, 2024
We’ve all heard the tale about the Tooth Fairy. She is a folkloric figure during childhood in the United States and some Western-influenced countries. Many other countries have their own fun customs and traditions. When my grandchildren lose a tooth, …
- November 18, 2024
Never underestimate the power of a timeless melody. Music can fill your heart and touch your soul. Sometimes a song functions as a time machine, triggering sweet memories from the past. My husband and I both play the piano, and …
- November 11, 2024
I read a wide variety of genres. However, my guilty pleasure is usually a mystery. My favorite mystery books are humorous and lighthearted, so I can read them before bedtime and not worry about being plagued by nightmares! A humorous …
- November 4, 2024
At a recent social gathering, I asked if anyone had any dating disaster stories that they were willing to share. I was regaled with cringeworthy tales of dates gone awry. Many of the incidents revolved around car troubles. The first …
- October 28, 2024
What are you going to be for Halloween? It’s an oft repeated refrain each fall. When they are young, children may stubbornly set their sights on a particular costume, making their parents scramble to purchase or create the necessary attire. …
- October 21, 2024
In the fall, my thoughts inevitably turn to pumpkin patches, pumpkin spice, and the quaint historic gold mining town of Julian. Julian is located in the Cuyamaca mountains about an hour east of San Diego. The town was founded in conjunction …
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