Tag Archives: California
Truly Wacky Weather
Did you hear it snowed in Vegas (twice)? And in Malibu? We don’t have snow, but there’s a lot of it in the mountains just 40 minutes away. We’ve had cool temps in the 40s but I had to laugh … Continue reading
Sunset on the Rocks
Hi everyone, I recently had surgery that I’d planned for a long time and am just uncomfortable sitting at a desk. Now that the holidays are upon us, I’ll be taking time off until next year. Hope you’re all doing … Continue reading
Market Haul
My husband and I are really enjoying the local farmers markets. Here’s what looked good last time: I prefer my beets pickled, so have never cooked them. Now I’m curious as to how they taste. Aren’t these peaches gorgeous? I … Continue reading
When Travel Plans Get Twisted
I was supposed to leave on Monday for Israel after months of planning and making reservations with three girlfriends. But then one of our friends suddenly became very ill and was admitted to the hospital. It was, in a word, … Continue reading
Sweet Jasmine
Every year I look forward to jasmine blooming. The scent is downright intoxicating and we’re lucky enough to have it growing up to our balcony. Whenever there’s a breeze we get a strong delicious whiff. I had never lived in … Continue reading
Back at the Flower Fields Part II
Ready for one more look at the Flower Fields? Here you go…. I was so glad to have a sunny day with blue skies. It’s been kind of gray lately, so this was a pick-me-up for sure. The thing that … Continue reading
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Tagged California, Carlsbad Flower Fields, Encina Power Station, ranunculus
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Back at the Flower Fields Part I
As promised, another look at the Flower Fields in Carlsbad…. Great weekend, everyone! {carole}
A Return to the Flower Fields
I visited the Carlsbad Flower Fields recently, after waiting for a non-rainy, non-windy day. They were beautiful as always and I took a lot of photos. I’ll leave you with this one for now, but will do a post or … Continue reading
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Tagged California, Carlsbad Flower Fields, ranunculus, vintage tractor
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Back to Winter
Well, I shouldn’t have talked about how spring comes early to Southern California. The following week it turned cold and rainy. It even got down in the 30s at night. But there’s something wonderful about winter in California besides the … Continue reading
Festival of Lights at Mission Inn
I have wanted to see the Festival of Lights at the Mission Inn in Riverside for years. We finally went last week and it did not disappoint. The Inn was built in 1902 and is considered the largest Mission Revival … Continue reading
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Tagged California, Christmas lights, Festival of Lights, Mission Inn, Riverside
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