Valentine’s Day and Beyond

Valentine’s Day and Beyond

Love is in the air! Celebrating Valentine’s Day is a tradition that traces back to an ancient Roman celebration of Lupercalia to purify the city and promote health and fertility. Also, In medieval times, girls would sometimes eat unusual foods on St. Valentine’s...
New Year. New Habits.

New Year. New Habits.

With the New Year, we make promises in the guise of resolutions. I did not make any resolutions for 2022, and I’ll tell you why. I, and I’m pretty sure you are, am inundated with e-mails, messages, mail, phone calls (wanted or unwanted), and much more. We...
Celebrate a New Christmas Tradition

Celebrate a New Christmas Tradition

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!”  Children anticipate Santa arriving in their home with gifts galore.  Adults hurry to buy just the right gift for family and friends. Yearly Traditions will be followed by many families, individuals and...
Memorable Photography Explorations 2021

Memorable Photography Explorations 2021

Memorable Photography Explorations 2021   If you’re planning photos in 2021 for families, individuals and anyone in between, it’s to your benefit to experience new and memorable photography explorations. Now is an excellent time to plan photos for graduations,...
Time for Fun at the OC Fair

Time for Fun at the OC Fair

Good news:  The OC Fair is back in business from July 16 – August 15, 2021. Two more days!! It’s time to make memories with family and friends! And, it’s #TIMEFORFUN (which is the theme for OC Fair 2021) because don’t we all need some fun after...

Grown-Up Play Dates Never Go Out of Style

My best friend had moved from her home, about 3 miles from my home, in Southern California to Northern California to be closer to her daughter and her family.  Before her move, we visited each other often at breakfast, and scheduled day explorations when possible....

National Women’s History Month 2021

National Women’s History Month 2021     Who is Zerna Sharp? She was an American educator and book editor who created characters and the concept for the “Dick and Jane” series for beginning readers.  She was criticized for the stereotypical content of the stories.  I,...

Gardening Never Goes Out of Style

My Mother and older sister have always told me that my Dad had a greenhouse behind our house in  Hammond, Indiana.  I have no memory of it because I was 6 months old  when we moved from Hammond to La Porte, Indiana.  Our new house was on a  little over an acre of...
Let’s All Go Outside

Let’s All Go Outside

Oh, the weather outside in Southern California is delightful.  Are you ready to go outdoors for some fresh air and a dose of Vitamin N (Nature). Maybe you could even splash about in your waterproof boots in the much needed rain. I walk every morning.  Being outdoors...
Evolving After Graduation 2020

Evolving After Graduation 2020

Congratulations to all 2020 college graduates.  You’re ready for the adult world.  Will you continue your education?  Will you get a job?  Time for some essential decisions to be made.   My GrandAngel aka Granddaughter, a recent college graduate, informed me that she...