Yesterday was the first day of fall. Our weather is cooler, especially at night, and I think we are done with the air conditioner until next summer. I celebrated with a big pot of chili. The past few weeks have been mellow. – just doing the days, as usual. Some beach trips… Some local hikes…Continue reading “Around Here – End of Summer”
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Summer Days
It’s been hot here. Outdoor time has decreased. The sunsets are pretty though. This was a fun 1000-piecer called, “Piece and Love Marrakesh”. Summer lunch and summer dinner. We did one early morning hike with me sporting my new nonslip hiking sunglasses… …. and we escaped the heat last Thursday night with a beach bonfireContinue reading “Summer Days”
Mid-July
From looking at my July-so-far photos I see mostly outdoor time and food. Plus a few friend meet-ups and some theater. Good so far. Chris and I roamed around Huntington Beach last Saturday. It was a cool, overcast morning. We walked out on the pier, down Main Street and through all the PCH hotels andContinue reading “Mid-July”
Around Here – June
It’s been a mellow month. Except for our short camping trip to Morro Bay we have been home, just doing the days. Our yard has a lot of color. I worked on my cross stitch. I made a cake for Chris to take to James Hardware for a birthday celebration. I met up with UCLAContinue reading “Around Here – June”
Around Here – May
Our backyard is thriving, big time. Thanks to all the rain we had this winter. We spent the first part of May traveling. Trips are so good, but home is good too. Mostly just the usual has taken up the days, but the past few weeks have also included some nice connections with friends. ChrisContinue reading “Around Here – May”
Around Here – April
In preparation for our trip in May, which includes some hiking on the Appalachian Trail, I have been doing a little solo hiking in the local hills around here. Our yard has color! I am attempting to press some of the flowers. I’m using the old parchment paper in a heavy book technique. We celebratedContinue reading “Around Here – April”
March, So Far
I was gifted these very special Harry’s Berries. They lived up to their reputation. Also delicious this month was banana bread and Lentil Shepard’s Pie. I made a quick trip to Reno to visit Suzy. It was snowy and cold. We mostly stayed home, ate delicious food, and chatted for hours. We did venture outContinue reading “March, So Far”
February
Lots of local hikes, mostly food at home, connecting with friends, a few estate sales, and a little sewing. This was February. We hiked every weekend day it didn’t rain. We roamed around the local Whittier Hills, Chino Hills, Buena Park, and Fullerton. These are the best lemon bars (recipe courtesy T.C.). Two estate saleContinue reading “February”