This section of my blog is categorized as “Kids and Critters.” My son’s wedding included both. Two granddaughters, ages 3 and 4, served as flower girls. They happily donned fancy dresses with fluffy full skirts that swished and swayed as …
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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- June 30, 2025
The 2025 San Diego County Fair is open June 11th through July 6th at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. The Fair is located at the mouth of the San Dieguito River, adjacent to the Pacific Ocean, amidst a picturesque setting. The …
- June 23, 2025
As stated on their website, “Sisters in Crime was founded in 1986 to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers.” The association has 4,500+ members around the world. Membership in SinC provides access to a …
- June 16, 2025
In a few short weeks, my youngest son will marry a darling girl that he has been friends with since kindergarten. They will have known each other for more than a quarter century prior to their marriage. It’s fun to …
- June 9, 2025
Graduation. A time of transition. The end of one chapter, and the start of another. Commencement ceremonies abound, from preschool to graduate school. Each step a celebrated milestone. Luckily, my kids send photos and videos of my grandkids’ awards and …
- June 2, 2025
Petco Park is the current home of the San Diego Padres, the local Major League Baseball team. The ballpark is located in the East Village neighborhood. Construction of the stadium was part of a plan to revitalize downtown San Diego. …
- May 26, 2025
Drum roll. The envelope, please! And the winner is… The 2025 Agatha and Edgar award winners were recently announced. They’re some of the most prestigious honors in the mystery genre. Nominees and winners display the distinction beneath their signature line …
- May 19, 2025
My husband and I recently celebrated our 45th wedding anniversary. I obviously was a child bride. My hubby gave me forty-five roses, one for each year of marriage. In some ways, it seems like just yesterday. We were so young …
- May 12, 2025
When you become an adult, birthdays often loom large, and you wish you were younger…with fewer wrinkles and pounds. Kids, on the other hand, can’t wait to be older…at least usually. One of my granddaughters recently had a birthday. When …
- May 5, 2025
We recently returned from a trip to visit our grandkids in the East Bay area of San Francisco. There are lots of fun things to do and good things to eat. Since it was our granddaughter’s birthday, we let her …
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