As you know, in Phoenix, it is nearly impossible to do anything outside due to the summer heat. During our recent trip to California, I could not wait to get outdoors and enjoy the beautiful temperate climate and the sweet ocean breezes. I was born and raise on the East Coast and I believe that…
God could not be everywhere, and therefore he made mothers. Rudyard Kipling Happy Mother’s Day to everyone who is a mother or has been a mother to others in your life. In the United States in 1905, Anna Jarvis campaigned to make “Mother’s Day” a recognized holiday. Anna’s mother, Ann had been a peace activist…
I love a bargain, especially an unexpected one! During a simple grocery shopping trip to Safeway a few months back, I stumbled upon a 75% off display of floral items. Not that I need any more vases, but I was so drawn to the cool, serene blue color of these glass ones designed by Debi…
With the coming of spring, I am calm again. Gustav Mahler This weekend, I made a cup of my favorite coffee and enjoyed a stroll around the property. You can definitely feel a difference in the air~~spring has sprung! Our pool has become a love pond for a female and two male ducks. Last…
February is the month of romance. I do some limited decorating for this fun holiday-who doesn’t love the colors of red or pink! As with most holidays, I am interested in its origins, its traditions and why we celebrate. Here are a few fun facts about Valentine’s Day. 1. The most popular theory about the…