What sweetened fried dough usually shaped into a circle or ring originally known as olykoeks or oily cakes, is recognized nationally on the first Friday in June? Any idea? Maybe this will help.These treats have been celebrated since 1938 during WWI when Salvation Army women served them to soldiers on the front lines. It broughtContinue reading “Treat Yourself!”
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A Keepsake
It was a banner year. My essay on Fire Prevention was chosen by our principal Mr. Clarkson to read over the intercom system for all grades to hear. I didn’t miss a day of school and was singled out to stand for applause at our graduation ceremony. And I won the Sue Coffey award givenContinue reading “A Keepsake”
Love Begins With Her
From my journal, May 11, 2023, Newbury Park, California “Helped with a Mother’s Day project at school today…so much fun! I asked the 3rd graders to share adjectives that describe their moms. They mentioned– beautiful, hard-working, loving, caring, smart, thoughtful, kind, friendly – just what you’d expect, still it was so heartwarming hearing those words! Continue reading “Love Begins With Her”
…Everything Changed
The challenges I was facing were disheartening. Having to be admitted to Los Robles Hospital was the first. With my left arm in a sling to help relieve pressure and pain from my broken collarbone, pumped with pain killers, and given instructions to take a few days off work, I was ready to leave. WeContinue reading “…Everything Changed”
In An Instant…
It was a typical Saturday morning. Outside the sky was a stunning cobalt blue with wispy white clouds floating by. Temperatures were predicted to reach the high 60s. From my journal: May 5, 2012, Newbury Park, California “Going for a long ride today…can’t wait to get out into the warm sunshine and cool fresh air! Continue reading “In An Instant…”
Seasons of Kew
I have a poster that I bought before relocating to the states to remind me of a place I love in southwest London. It’s now framed and hanging in my studio office where I see it every day. Some days were spent there admiring the acres of natural beauty held lovingly enclosed within four gatedContinue reading “Seasons of Kew”
Works For Me
It seemed straight forward. I wanted to bake my friend a loaf of banana bread, so I read the recipe. Then read it again. I assembled the ingredients and measured each one precisely using the correct equipment and utensils. I pre-heated the oven to the noted temperature, then I followed the instructions step by step.Continue reading “Works For Me”
Brothers and Sisters
A year older than me, Ray has been a person I’ve always looked up to. Being the first child born to my young parents, he was the one that led the way, for them, and for me. Among the qualities I admire about him are his entrepreneurial skills – starting his first business in hisContinue reading “Brothers and Sisters”
And All That
A friend once said that the only musical genre she didn’t understand was the one that happened to be my favorite. I thought her choice of the word “understand” was interesting because it implied a puzzle solving of sorts. Music is highly correlated to math, but can it be figured out? Does it need toContinue reading “And All That”
In All Its Glory
From my journal: March 23, 2023, Newbury Park, California “Beautiful hike this morning…the fog lifted as we headed down Sycamore Canyon. We could hear and see the river of rushing water flowing under the bridge that is normally dry…and the hills are so green now…” We’ve had quite a spell of rain this past monthContinue reading “In All Its Glory”
A Journal Journey 