70 years ago today, this handsome devil was born. He’s seen the world and then some. He’s a son, a husband, a father, a friend. I’m happy to know him and I’m happy to wish him…
Family Wedding – Coolest Thing Ever
Okay. So this is my final post about last weekend’s family wedding. Really. But I couldn’t not share this awesomeness with others… The above photo is a detail of the wedding invitation sent out by Susie and…
Family Wedding – The Big Day!
After a smooth rehearsal, after a 2-year engagement, after wishin’ and hopin’ and thinkin’ and prayin’ – Shady and Susie were married. It was a beautiful, traditional wedding. The gorgeous chapel was only upstaged by the bride,…
Family Wedding – Rehearsal
Big goings-on here lately. A family wedding took place last weekend and it was some to-do, I tell ya. As it was in an actual church, there was some concern on my part over whether or not I…
Laughter! Tears! Flashmob!
The final movement of Beethoven’s 9th is beautiful in its own right. When it gets Primo Flashmob Treatment, well, let’s just say I shed many a joyous tear while laughing raucously. I hope you do, too.
Gifts for Mothers of the Bride and Groom
We just had a family wedding, and I made something for the bride and groom to give to their mothers: embroidered, linen handkerchiefs. I found some vintage hankies at one of my fave shops, then I drew…
My Favorite Pancakes
Sometimes after hiking, I like to reward myself. I call it “Re-Carbing.” (I know it makes no sense, but still, don’t judge.) When I feel the need for a re-carb, there’s only one place I want to go:…
Ch-ch-ch-ch-Changes
It seems that I’ve heard (or read) about the first peoples being nomadic. Moving with the season. Moving with the tide. Moving. Water doesn’t stay still. Even in lakes and ponds, it evaporates, gets cozy in a…
My Favorite Record Store
This is my favorite record store, Amoeba in Hollywood. For the record – ahem – I mostly buy CDs. But occasionally I do pick up some vinyl. Old habits die hard. I’ve never been to the…
I’m On The List
At last Saturday’s Squeeze concert, I encountered a non-profit organization called “Love Hope Strength.” (Glen Tilbrook is a big supporter.) This group sets up at concerts around the globe in an effort to build a database of bone…