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Have you ever noticed the smell of furniture from IKEA?  It’s there. Maybe it’s the scent of Swedish meatballs combined with particleboard that makes me want to buy build it yourself furniture.  Or maybe it’s genetic.  As I’ve previously stated,  … Continue reading →

via I think I am finally starting to feel as if I am blooming where I am planted. Despite the traffic, and the various walks of life that surround me ; if you have been reading the posts dating back to the first week of January when we...

Today I had an appointment downtown in Saint Paul.  The lights weren’t much brighter there because it was the middle of the day. And I certainly didn’t forget all my troubles or cares. What I found odd, was that there … Continue reading →

In heavy concentration to getjust the right photo for you.   Afternoon everyone. I hope you have been enjoying the photos from the Sacramento Historic Cemetery Rose Gardens. Monday I shared part one, where my daughter Chanda took the photos, an...

My week started off with a trip to The Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa. I was  there not only to check out the remodel of Crush Ultra Lounge (they updated the area behind the bar) and revamped the menu (adding dessert ... my new favorite is the go...

Since I’m currently seeking employment, I don’t have a regular daytime routine.  Also, since I recently moved across two time zones and into a place with my boyfriend, I have quite a bit to get used to…many changes happened over … Continue reading →

So, puppyness. Puppyness is lots of things, including cute and fun and all kinds of wonderful.But, also, let's be honest here, hard! Puppies are basically toddlers with sharp teeth who are more than happy to eat things that will kill them, fall into yo...

Monday was Earth Day. I don't think it noticed much difference.My stubborn refusal to buy paper towels and paper napkins - is it because I'm "green" or just because I'm cheap? A little of both, but it's all good. Reduce - Reuse - Recycle - Refuse to bu...

Come Join me for a stroll in the rose garden....*Docent at Historic Cemetery Rose Garden  Good afternoon! Another beautiful day here in Sacramento, and I can not help recall, as I tended my own garden in the bright morning sunshine, the mornin...

Apparently, Mother Nature isn’t just crazy in California.  She’s also nutty here.  Someone forgot to tell her that it’s late April and time for warmer weather.  So, now it’s snowing.  I know that I’ve seen people lamenting the fact that … Continue reading →