Honoring the Artichoke
For me, gardening is comforting, especially in difficult times. Pulling weeds is cathartic for me -- as if I could clear out threats to...
Apr 212 min read
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Art for We, the People
Art challenges our thinking, stimulates our minds, and lifts our spirits. In difficult times art can be a solace and can bring...
Apr 22 min read
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Cozy Meal in a Secret Restaurant
Hidden restaurant with a long past
Mar 13 min read
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Glitz, Grief, & We, the People
Tim and I have been in New Orleans visiting our daughter and her wife. This city is adorned with iconic purple and gold decorations for...
Feb 82 min read
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My hometown is in ruins,
and I am grieving. An unprecedented firestorm swept across Altadena, CA, this week. The fire was propelled by record-breaking winds that...
Jan 113 min read
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Time and Fruit
The New Year is a time of parties, reflection, and looking forward. Party:Â On December 31 our Portuguese neighbors will host a big...
Dec 29, 20242 min read
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A Different Kind of Halloween
Portugal does not celebrate Halloween as people do in the US, so I want to take this opportunity to share a special Halloween experience...
Oct 31, 20241 min read
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