by Nan Rae | Apr 7, 2009 | Uncategorized
…has attracted the most beautiful guest…an Altamira Oriole. How do we know that? Besides taking several pictures of our new friend, Charles did an hour’s worth of computer digging to find out who we were entertaining! The bird was first spotted by...
by Nan Rae | Apr 4, 2009 | Uncategorized
with one of our trees. Over the years our ancient Japanese gardener has trimmed this tree into submission. We’re at a point now where man and Bonsai tree have such a bonded relationship that all else pales by comparison. Jeffrey has truly ‘become one...
by Nan Rae | Mar 17, 2009 | Uncategorized
…because they’re no longer safe! We’ve discovered the true meaning of ‘Action Painting’ with master calligrapher Shantien ‘Tom’ Chow. Using the largest brushes we could find the adventure started by splashing milk onto a large piece of Double Shuen paper...
by Nan Rae | Mar 11, 2009 | Uncategorized
…it’s the deer. Charles is taking to calling himself St. Francis and I’m calling him the ‘Indian Scout’ because he sure can spot them on the hillside in front of our home. We’ve been dubbed the ‘best dining spot on the hill’. Imagine, living in...
by Nan Rae | Mar 9, 2009 | Uncategorized
…’do you want to go to Mommie’s?’ The moment we step off the elevator and unleash her, Yuki’s in a mad dash to Mom’s door while Charles and I pray no neighbor opens theirs! Why, you’re just in time for lunch! Yuki, you...
