When I told you about the yellow bird, I did say to watch for the Ladybug.  Well, when the picture was taken I did think it was just one Ladybug.

…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...

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...

…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...

…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...

...'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 just crack me up! Don't just sit...