…..and Mom’s ready to party! What a great idea…..the toothpicks are placed into a cabbage head.  Now why didn’t I think of that????? I wasted no time in devouring the pistachios which were from Iran and much, much better than what we have here. ( ‘Pistachio Vera’...

It all began with a birthday dinner at P.F. Chang’s in Pasadena………… ….just a quick glance at the kitchen…. Great work with those chopsticks Timothy…. Started with lettuce wraps, one of my favorites and then ….mmmmmmm……good……. Dorothy, Sandie’s mom on the left, Sandie,...

…..was held at an elegant Beverly Hills home with about fifty writers, readers and all around lovers of books in attendance. Lovely Chinese Magnolias about to burst forth…   At the entrance were books by the writers we were to meet…. The empty chair is...

……hosted by Rose & daughter Britta at Britta’s house………… Sidewalk chalk art of the day….. ….team helmets….. Blondie, Rose’s puppy likes to play rough with Kona who is one of the refs for the game.  You can’t see his whistle.   Are you ready for some...

……is the most delightful place to be on a Saturday morning.  Here’s a clue why…… But first a little produce shopping….. Organic of course…… ….and there’s lots of other good stuff….jams, honey, nuts, popcorn…… …..and of course eggs!!! Even a food truck….. But...

…….I just don’t know if I can do it.  The Montage Hotel in Beverly Hills is always charming and delightful but this time I was introduced to an area I didn’t know they had….’The Library’. It was the setting for the loveliest birthday party…… ….and we’re ready to...

…..WAS A BLAST WITH ABOUT 100 OF HER ‘CLOSE’ FRIENDS.  My goodness this gal is sure loved! People were coming and going and for a time I thought I was at Grand Central Station.  Never mind, lets have that cake……. Chuck I’m putting this up just because you...

…..is always warm, cozy and utterly YUMMY and when invited I jump at the chance to join them.  On the way I couldn’t resist snapping this fellow doing what all dogs love to do….With Kita, if the window is open just enough she sees an opportunity to jump out and...

…..exhibit: ‘THE ARTFUL RECLUSE:Painting, Poetry, and Politics in 17th Century China’. 60 paintings revealing the private world of the ‘Literati’, scholar-artists living during a time of turmoil…the collapse of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) followed by the Manchu-ruled...

……..featuring…….. ……..in an 8 page spread….. …....wait for it……   ……..wait for it……. ‘KITA the AKITA’! ……”What’s my line?” ….”Is that girl really necessary?” …..”Are you getting the shot?” “I forgot my line?” “Where’s MY makeup person?” “Do I get brushed….what’s...