I’ve never told y’all this, but the New Pad has an interesting history. Mister and I rarely think of it, because it has nothing to do with us. But once in a while, a former owner’s name comes up…
Multi-Faceted
I am blessed to have good friends in my life. And while I may know some folks who are, shall we say, duds, my friends are not among them. My friends are fascinating, multi-faceted people who blow my…
She Sure Can Cook
Friday was Mister’s birf-day and he got a nice dinner. Saturday night found us ordering in – pizza. Sunday Supper was pretty spectacular, too. I am sometimes reminded of the old song, “If You Wanna Be…
Down Every Road
A light went out this week when Merle Haggard passed away on his 79th birthday. I have loved Merle Haggard’s music since I was a child. And the song I’ve loved most wasn’t written by him –…
“Abstract Series 1: The Cocteau Twins – Twin One and Twin Two”
When I first shared my painting “Abstract Series 1: 1985“, I mentioned there were a few other paintings in this series. What you see above is “Twin One” and what you see below is “Twin Two.” …
Trio Ellas
Last week I had the privilege of seeing a new-to-me band – Trio Ellas (“Three Shes” in Spanish). And I was in awe. Part of me wants to call them a female Mariachi band. Part of me…
Edwardian Ball
Last week Mister and I attended the Edwardian Ball in L.A. I can honestly say that day was the first time I’ve ever uttered the words, “Don’t wanna be late for the ball!” This all came…
Creative Forces
“Joy is the sweet voice, joy the luminous cloud. We in ourselves rejoice! And thence flows all that charms or ear or sight, All melodies the echoes of that voice, All colours a suffusion from that light.” Samuel Taylor…