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#276
Day 276
Patio Campfire
After a day of planter pickup, Jim and I relaxed by our patio fire pit. #october #afternoon #tuesday
#275
Day 275
Packed and Ready To Go
After many flights and much thought, I bought the perfect set of luggage. The carry-on has four wheels instead of two. This mak...
#274
Day 274
Members of McGrail
The Livermore vineyards are just minutes away from Ken and Devina's home. In fact, two years ago Jim and I rented bicycles and spen...
#273
Day 273
Family Ties
Jim and the guys went golfing in the afternoon. Niveeta, Karishma, little Aarv, Meena, Ria, and Veneeta met Devina and me in Santana Row f...
#272
Day 272
Quite a Pair
Devina always brightens rooms with fresh flowers when we visit. It's such a welcoming touch! --- The gold cream and sugar set was my moth...
#271
Day 271
West Coast Hart House
It is so sweet to be visiting our son and bonus daughter. I love sitting on this balcony and seeing the windmills in the distanc...
#270
Day 270
Vita Soup
Six years ago I had an abundant crop of tomatoes and wanted to make Tomato Basil Soup. I tried the conventional way, but that was so much wo...
#269
Day 269
Evening Cruise
I love our pontoon -- everything from the layout, to the floor, to the just-discovered blue mood lights. Although this was the second s...
#268
Day 268
Hi Chair!
Katie was questioned and selected for jury duty, and Dave had a late-day meeting so Jim and I watched Owen for the 10 hours they were gone....
#267
Day 267
....Tidying Up - Step 1
I read The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up last year and again last week. Yes, I am an organized person, but Marie Kondo's p...
#266
Day 266
Suddenly Summer -- Again.
Debby gifted me this swimsuit last month! It fits well and she saved me from having to go shopping. What a friend! I didn't...
#265
Day 265
Pop-up Party Invitation
The best thing about a pop-up party is that there is no pressure. It's so casual! Yes, you don't want to miss inviting someone...
#264
Day 264
GEMS Speak Out!
Wa fu e ad at Erie Ile's. (What fun we had a Jeri Giles.) The next night Linda told me that she and I were actually the winning team b...
#263
Day 263
Heads on a Platter
I cut these sunflower heads to dry so I could harvest their seeds. Unfortunately, I learned too late that had I waited until the le...
#262
Day 262
Our Bridge
Every few years the white trusses need to be refreshed. Jim sanded last week, and yesterday and today I painted. We talked about this proje...
#261
Day 261
Creepy Crows
These crows hang out on Manito Trail by the public dock. I notice them either when I return from the fitness center in the early morning...
#260
Day 260
Laura's Baby Shower
I drove out of the lake at 6:15 this morning and headed to Scranton. About 20 minutes into the trip, I wondered, "Did Jim remember...
#259
Day 259
Subaru Love
I love my Forester. So much so, this is my third three-year lease . See how it sparkles after a two-hour scrub-down. #afternoon #saturday...
#258
Day 258
Splat!
O is a terrible eater. If he eats anything, he wants to check it out first then feed himself. I tried to give him chunky organic beef and veget...
#257
Day 257
Dad's Bible
After his stroke in July, 1994, Dad was incontinent, couldn't walk, and couldn't talk. He knew what he wanted to say, but he couldn't form...
#256
Day 256
Shiplap
I really do like to paint. Even if it's just shiplap for the ceiling of Jim's recently remodeled shed. So far he's installed white pegboard, w...
#255
Day 255
Simon and Garfunkel Pork
Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme pork chops over a bed of kale. All of the herbs and vegetables came from my garden. #after...
#254
Day 254
Hello Trees!
It was such a good day….after an early morning walk with Vicky, I worked in the garden, then Jim helped me plant these trees. They give m...
#253
Day 253
Ryan's Pulled Pork Nachos
After getting Ken and Devina to the airport for an early flight back to San Fran, Jim and I returned to Katie and Dave's. So...