Under The Golden Gate Bridge

Several months ago, my family and I went to San Francisco for a long weekend. We met my husband's best friend there along with their family. We had such a wonderful time! We played tourist and saw tons of neat things that we do not normally see on our ventures to the City. I finally got around to … [Read more...]

The Wonders of the Atlantic Ocean

Hello everyone!!! Guess what? I am on vacation with the family and down at the Jersey shore! Yay!!! Usually we go down to our condo a few times a year but as you all know...I had hip surgery in late April and was on traveling restrictions. Well guess what? I am not on those restrictions any more and … [Read more...]

The Spoiled Dog

I think my dog is the most spoiled baby around. He acts like he gets no attention at all! While he is not rude or obnoxious to visitors, he does have to make sure he gets some attention. The other day our friends son was visiting and dear Lou decided he needed some extra attention. Luckily for … [Read more...]

Gardening: An Explosion of Roses

Spring has come to California very quickly. We have had several days of hot weather that has really made the garden take off. When we have 90's for many days in a row, the blooms come and go pretty quickly. I was out watering the other day and noticed that my rose bush was in full bloom. I caught it … [Read more...]

Spring Has Sprung – My Flowers in Full Bloom

  It's that time again...time for another "Almost Wordless Wednesday" post and photograph! I really love participating in Wordless (almost) Wednesday as it encourages me to get outside and take some photographs! Today's photo is one I took of some beautiful daffodils in full bloom! I planted the … [Read more...]

Beautiful Old Buildings

I love old buildings and architecture, don't you? It is so interesting to see it up close and personal and I make a point of seeing old buildings as much as I can. Yes, the new ones are pretty but the old ones have so much character! Last week, I had to go to an event for work and it was held at the … [Read more...]

Groundhog Day in Pennsylvania

Do you all remember me b*tching and complaining about the 5 groundhogs that live on our property? If you recall, I moaned and groaned about them for months because they were digging holes in our yard, eating my garden to pieces and ripping a part our shed and rain spouts! Well, in late October … [Read more...]

Almost Wordless Wednesday – Visiting Mom

I was lucky to be able to spend some time with my family over the holidays this year. While I planning to drive to my Dads and visit with everyone there, weather permitting, he fell ill and I had to fly there to take care of him in the hospital and at home recuperating. One bright note was that it … [Read more...]