Atonement and gratitude
The Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, began this evening. To those we may have wronged, we ask forgiveness. To those we may have helped, we wish […]
A political relief
Today’s election is finished and we’re so pleased that our state’s governor has not been recalled! What a relief! Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama was a needless, but worrisome election completed! […]
Post-voting Slurpees
There’s another election in California tomorrow so Mama and I dropped our ballots off at the county office today. We do not support the recall of our state’s governor and […]
Delicious surprise on the fence
Just when I was wondering what could possibly be today’s #OneGoodThing, we were surprised with this adorable, yummy cake hanging on the shared fence with our beloved neighbors. Twelve-year-old Jamaica […]
Camping at the coast
Mama and I are happy to be home after several days camping at the coast. We are exhausted! Perhaps you noticed that this blog didn’t go dark despite a lack […]
Tomatoes galore!
Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama was enjoying these delicious tomatoes from our garden, which I’m slow roasting with fresh herbs to make sauce! What was your #OneGoodThing today? Please share in […]
Yummy homemade cake
Our favorite Italian cake with pears and bittersweet chocolate didn’t turn out quite the same. I think I’m out of practice making it. Thankfully it was still delicious! Today’s #OneGoodThing […]
Incredible pluot crop
After planting our very own Emerald Beaut Pluot tree a few years ago, this is our first year with lots of fruit! We are beyond thrilled as we are obsessed […]
Sweet New Year wishes
Today is Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year! This beautiful artwork by Nina Bonos is on the cover of the local Jewish community newspaper. Shana Tovah! Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama […]
Homemade Mantecadas
Mama and I fell in love with Mantecadas from a nearby Mexican bakery that we adore. I was eager to attempt them at home and they’re wonderfully light and fluffy! […]
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