Nov 22, 2010

Happy Thanksgiving To You!

So much prepping, so little time! Both refrigerators have been thoroughly cleaned, organized and are re-stocked. The boys’ beds have been made and are awaiting their arrival late Wednesday night. Crystal and silver are shining and individual pumpkin tureens wait for their proper placement for Thursday’s dinner. The linens needed will be ironed today with back up ready for another dinner on Saturday. My intention was to post more appetizers last week but blogging just got pushed down further on… [Read More]

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Nov 3, 2010

Hell In A Handbasket vs. Handbags

My mother is turning over in her grave this morning.Jerry Brown is Governor once again. For the third time actually. My mom being Catholic believed the Jesuits would never kick anyone out of the order but she believed they kicked out Jerry Brown. I can’t understand his victory but as my wise friend said, the people that put him in office weren’t born when he was Governor or they don’t remember. And Barbara ‘Don’t Call Me Ma’am’ Boxer is an… [Read More]

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Sep 28, 2010

The Ouija Board Face Book Edition

I should have known better. I heard the Ouija Board Face Book Edition was a portal to the past and things unworldly. I heard the stories of people mischievously conjuring up old boyfriends and the like. I just couldn’t leave well enough alone, could I? As the bewitching spell of current technology swept over me one night putting me into a zombie-like trance, I registered my name. That’s when it happened. I opened the electronic portal to my past. Since… [Read More]

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Sep 26, 2010

Collegiate Cupcakes – CAL

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“Does this blue and gold make my back field in motion look big?This is a collegiate cupcake post with a fashion dilemma. In a few weeks we’re going to the LA Coliseum for the USC vs. Cal game. And I don’t know what to wear. My fashion dilemma goes much deeper than knowing I don’t look good in gold which is one of the colors for both Cal and USC. In fact, the color is so unflattering to my face… [Read More]

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Sep 14, 2010

The 5 Senses of Autumn

As my college boy packs for his sophomore year it feels like autumn.The metaphor is not lost.Another takes to the wind dancing like a vibrant leaf leaving branches bare. I am ready to invite autumn in. I’ll welcome it with a fragrant invitation though the essence of pumpkins and the soft glow of candle light. I’ll treat myself to an appetizer of autumn crispness in a tart apple dipped in caramel sprinkled with cinnamon sugar. I’ll feel the softness of… [Read More]

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Aug 31, 2010

The Only Emmy Re-Cap That Matters

I didn’t watch the Emmys.But I read today that Jon Hamm’s fly was down for the entire opening number. Dang! I missed the best Emmys ever!  

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Aug 23, 2010

Monday Morning’s Miscellaneous Musings

Happy Alliteration Day!Not really, I made that up. 🙂 Thought I’d report in today because for the next week or two I am going to be very busy. I have 150 cookies to make for a very whimsical nautical wedding.Today I’m going to be rolling in dough!Here is my prototype ~ I’ve ran into some problems with twisting the licorice and the stickiness factor of the strips I made from fruit roll-ups which are good to hold the licorice in… [Read More]

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Aug 4, 2010

Blogging Questions This Inquiring Mind Wants To Know

Hi all.I’ve got some questions for you and I’d love to hear your comments and get your insights on a few or all of them. On your own blog, would you rather see the icons and faces of followers in the box (it’s always nice to know we’re not alone) or are you just as happy with subscribers through an email feed or reader page who are not visible for display? I’m wondering why on some of the blogs I… [Read More]

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Aug 2, 2010

The First Last Days Of Summer

Monday and it’s August 2nd. The countdown has already begun.My heart begins to thump in my chest. Matters of my heart are now pushed to the forefront as the layers that have lovingly surrounded it since June will begin to flake away by the 15th as children start to leave for college again. I always feel such conflict when the ‘back-to-school’ time of year approaches. It started when my boys were in elementary school so this isn’t a new thing… [Read More]

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Jun 17, 2010

My Birthday vs. The Lakers

Today is my birthday.Tonight is the final NBA game with the Lakers playing.Thus lies the dilemma. Before game 6, I was offered my favorite restaurant to dine at tonight ~Studio at the Montage Resort.In Laguna Beach.On top of a cliff.At sunset. But when it was realized “The Game” would be played on Thursday night I could sense the minds of three guys switching gears wondering which sports bar might be the nicest to take mom to. (If they ever want… [Read More]

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