The 2015 Christmas tree is no more. This weekend found us taking the bugger down and tossing it to the curb. That’s how we do in the city. After not having a tree for a few…
Forward March!
“A place in they memory, dearest, Is all that I claim; To pause and look back when thou hearest The sound of my name.” Gerald Griffin (1803 – 1840) I had this idea for a New…
When It Rains…
Mister and I have been battling Marvin. Marvin is the name of our pool sweeper, and we love that little motorized rover because he generally does a great job of keeping the bottom of the pool clean. …
I Dorked Out, So You Don’t Have To
After seeing the new “Star Wars” film a few days ago, Mister snapped the above pic of me and R2-D2 at the historic Chinese Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard. I was not at all embarrassed to pose for the…
Joy Personified
While out in the world this week, I witnessed more than a few folks who seemed to be quite frazzled by the holidays. A couple of them were certainly over-stressed, and on the verge of blowing a gasket.…
Everything Old is New Again – Sort Of
This is a dining room chair. I recovered the seat years and years ago, and I’ve loved that fabric since the day I found it. But like all good things, this fabric’s time had come and it needed…
4 Parties, 3 Days, 2 People, 1 Crazy Weekend
Well I don’t know how we did it, but somehow Mister and I survived the weekend. The partying began on Friday evening. We found ourselves at a gorgeous soiree in the Hollywood Hills. Yes – the hosts…
Um. B-what?
Does the above photo make sense to you? Yes? Then I’m guessing you’re a time traveler, so welcome to the future. For the rest of you, that photo shows the lock of a pay toilet. That’s right. A…
Bus Stop Brew
I don’t know about you, but when I’m taking transport of the public variety, I tend to stick to the schedule and hang close to the pick-up points. I suppose I opt for this behavior because I have…