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Nancy's Water Wise Garden!
I have seen Nancy's garden grow from its infancy, and when I visited today I was surprised by its maturity and its beauty! Ninety-five...
Apr 30, 20241 min read


Silver City Snow in April 2024!
It was a REAL snow storm! With thunder and lightning that was no joke (ask Jim!) But we were cozy inside our little cabin and planning...
Apr 29, 20241 min read


Mineral King Road April 26, 2024
Into the unknown! A fun adventure opening up the cabin and the water system for the year. And such beautiful scenery; plus, an update on...
Apr 29, 20241 min read


New Plants in the Spring Garden!
I just love this time of year! BUT I also love clean fresh flower beds. And those take a LOT of work! I'm only 50% done! Will report...
Apr 25, 20241 min read


Robert's Birthday Present: A Seestar Smart Telescope!
We can't wait to take it to our mountain cabin!
Apr 24, 20241 min read


A Spring Stroll in the Garden!
I have felt like I've been neglecting my garden this spring. So busy with the grandchildren, and, my back has really been a mess - so the...
Apr 23, 20241 min read


Mr. Hubbell's Birthday Week!
Birthdays are a big deal around here! Robert will have lots of celebrations...and these are just the first two: a birthday breakfast...
Apr 22, 20241 min read


Cora's Spidey Birthday!
What a creative birthday party! Cora's mom, Jenny, really has the party gene! So many fun activities for the kidlets! The weather...
Apr 21, 20241 min read


Spidey Cake Redux !
Writing this from the couch. Oh wait. Zzzzzzzz.
Apr 18, 20241 min read


Commuting in L.A. !
Oh lord. How did I leave the house this way? Nevermind...Not every day is a beauty day! It was a crazy commute but I'm used to it, so it...
Apr 17, 20242 min read


Expiration Date Rant
It's a con. I swear. But who is willing to take the chance? Ugh.
Apr 16, 20241 min read


Best Fries at Galpin Ford's Horseless Carriage Restaurant...and Vintage Mustangs!
Weigh in!!! Have you ever rode in or owned one of these beauties???
Apr 15, 20241 min read


Cora's Ghost Spider 3rd Birthday Cake!
You won't believe this. The party was cancelled! The weather was rainy the night before and most of the morning, and Jenny had a...
Apr 14, 20241 min read


Friday Funnies!
Here's another funny -- I can tell in the video that I left my make up in Texas! I don't wear much make up, but I do use a little powder...
Apr 11, 20241 min read


The BEST Store in Austin...and maybe the World!
It's one of my favorite places. It has a little of everything necessary for gracious, and creative living. But maybe it's my favorite...
Apr 10, 20241 min read


Salt Lick BBQ, Driftwood Texas
Our last full day in Texas today! We had a mah-velous time!
Apr 9, 20241 min read


Solar Eclipse: April 8, 2024 Florence, Texas
It's hard to describe, but seeing an eclipse is a very emotional experience. Spiritual even. And the first time that I saw an eclipse, I...
Apr 8, 20241 min read


San Antonio's ALAMO by the Numbers!
For Texans, the Battle of the Alamo is a symbol of their resistance to oppression and their struggle for independence. The Battle of the...
Apr 7, 20241 min read


Houston Space Center: April 2024
I was astonished and delighted again and again. If you're ever in Houston, and visit the Space Center, you will be too. We were reminded...
Apr 5, 20241 min read


Houston Shopping Spree!
Ok. I definitely got carried away. But Robert said, and he's right, that I rarely go shopping for myself anymore! (I shop A LOT for the...
Apr 4, 20241 min read
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