More of My Favorite Things…

Happy Veterans Day, friends! I feel I have been a bitĀ AWOL with posts lately. What’s going on in your world? I have some great articles lined up this week, like a feature on a sugar alternative & a giveaway šŸ˜‰ In the meantime, here are […]

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A Walk with Hammond…. #WordyWednesday

I thought it might be a funĀ project to take pictures as I took Hammond (aka–Hammy), my blogs mascot, on one of our walks we often doĀ in San Marino’s beautiful Lacy Park. The park, where I grew up going to as a child, has about 5 […]

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Happy Birthday to…us!

TodayĀ is a very special day, folks. Its my birthday! Did you get me a trinket?? šŸ˜‰ Those who know me probably know I love birthdays & astrology, not so much reading those horoscopes in the back of the newspapers, but to learn about what our […]

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Enjoying the Fall…

I have been quiet lately. I miss writing something fun each day, introducing you to a food I am loving, a place I went. What’s new in your world? I have been busy but just enjoying the mundane stuff…working, taking Hammy to the park. This […]

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California Girl… #WordyWednesday

I had a bit of a blah time last week, I was reminded of my auto-immune struggles as I just felt…pardon my French, like crap. But, on the plus side, I could at-least get out the door, & do what I had to do. Then, […]

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Life Lessons, Tamales and More at 24th St Theatre….

The 24th Street Theatre has mastered the craft of entertaining young & old alike, whether you speak English or Spanish, are 5 years old or 85 years old…as long as you’re looking to have a giggle, learn, & maybe even get a tamale. Oh yeah, […]

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The Good Luck Bar in Los Feliz!

One of my favorite neighborhoods in LA is definitely Los Feliz; this is where you will find The Griffith Park, as well as their Observatory & Greek Theatre (where I had a blast last week seeing Carly Rae Jepsen), as well as some of the […]

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My Favorite Book from This Summer!

And, the author’s name IS Summer, too! šŸ˜‰ With the holidays getting nearer, I am starting to think of some GIFTS! I plan to give those close to me. While I know some people frown a bit upon the paperback gift, I absolutely love to […]

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Join Me for Carly Rae Jepsen This Weekend!

I was so excited when the chance arose from another awesome Mary, from LetsPlayOC, for me to head out to The Greek Theatre this Sunday night to see the fabulousĀ Carly Rae Jepsen!Ā Since I have been telling my friends how much I am looking forward to […]

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Little Miss Sunshine….I got #TheSunshineAward!

One of my favorite bloggers, Carolyn West, has just given me The Sunshine Award! As you might be familiar with, bloggers often nominate others they admire for awards like The Liebster, or this one. I am always SO excited when I receiveĀ an award like this […]

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Old Town San Diego…#WordlessWednesday

As some of you know, I got to spend the afternoon down in San Diego to meet one of my dearest friends I have made through pen palling growing up. We visited Old Town SD & these are some of the photos I snapped šŸ™‚ […]

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The Urban Desert Cabaret in Hollywood….

Since my move to Pasadena, I am absolutely loving being closer to LA. Most notably, Hollywood, especially when the chance for a last-minute outing happens. My dear friend, Melissa, has always invited me to her cousins Urban Desert Cabaret that happens bi-monthly at Hollywood’s famous […]

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