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Thanksgiving Greetings
It's a big family day. So grateful for everything.
Nov 27, 20241 min read


Fine China & Christmas Cheer at Gearys!
It was a wonderland in more ways than one! If you can get there --go! You have to park in a public parking lot and trek there...but it's...
Nov 26, 20241 min read


Christmas on Rodeo Drive!
It was like a mini-vacay! Can you guess which pic should be our Christmas Card?
Nov 25, 20241 min read


Turkey Tree!
An unexpected turn of events turned our Christmas Tree into a Turkey Tree! But don't worry...It's like Cinderella. At midnight on...
Nov 24, 20241 min read


Time for a Christmas Tog Fashion Show!
That was a lot of fun! It's way more fun trying on clothes with you! Shoe me your holiday togs!
Nov 21, 20241 min read


Self Care with Jill: Be a Frickin' Pirate
Here's some links mentioned in the video: Today's Edition by Robert Hubbell https://roberthubbell.substack.com Chop Wood Carry Water by...
Nov 20, 20241 min read


Self Care with Jill: Gift
I can't wait to deliver the tree! But let me tell you that this gift was inspired by a kindness that someone did for us a long time ago....
Nov 18, 20241 min read


Self Care with Jill: Gather
I definitley recommend this! Either out to dinner with friends, an intimate in-home gathering with loved ones, like Mary's, or with a...
Nov 17, 20241 min read


Self Care with Jill: Be Done.
It took me awhile. And change can be hard. But this was the right thing to do. Shane was lovely, and was very careful & expert with my...
Nov 14, 20241 min read


Self Care with Jill: Beautify!
Whew! I needed that! Setting up my epergne took me maybe 15 minutes, but it brought me lots of joy. So it was worth it at the end of a...
Nov 13, 20241 min read


Self Care with Jill: Get in the Garden!
I know I hang out in the garden a lot. But it's because I like it there! It's a place where I find joy. (Also aggravation, e.g., what's...
Nov 12, 20241 min read


Things That Made Me Happy Today
The healing process may take awhile, and it is compounded by the stream of Trump initiatives that are intended to subvert the ordinary...
Nov 11, 20241 min read


A Holiday Respite and & A Happy Surprise
And this was just the half of it!
Nov 10, 20241 min read


this is what democracy looks like
A hard week. But much joy, despite the pain.
Nov 7, 20241 min read


Proud of Her
A reflection on the day after the election.
Nov 6, 20241 min read


Final Day of Canvassing: FOR KAMALA!
We left it all on the field. VOTE!
Nov 4, 20241 min read


Canvassing, Rallying, & Celebrating FOR KAMALA!
Hard work is good work.
Nov 3, 20241 min read


For Kamala! Off to North Carolina!
We're really DOING SOMETHING!
Nov 1, 20241 min read
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