Thoughts, inspiration, balance… and randomness
And so we continue our quest through Napa. Part 2 of 2. COVENANT WINES The Aussie told me that we were going to meet a fellow kosher wine maker who resides in the Napa Valley for lunch and a tasting. He was thrilled to be meeting him, as The Morgans are part of a very … Continue reading Diary of a Happy Wine Woman- Part 2
I am a little behind on my daily post because I spent my weekend in Wine Country... yes, the legendary Napa Valley, CA. And now I am in Jacksonville, FL- but more on that later. Back to the wine. The main purpose of heading up to Napa was a friend's wedding... and a fun wedding … Continue reading Diary of a Happy Wine Woman – Part 1
Get your salad and deep fried yums on for Yum Pla Tod- Spicy Deep Fried Fish Salad. Recipe #2 from the Samui Institute of Thai Culinary Arts or Sitca. This was actually my favorite recipe of the four that we learned in Ko Samui, Thailand. I made so much of it, I am craving the … Continue reading Thai Spicy Deep Fried Fish Salad
If you had met me four years ago- you probably never would have thought such a statement would have been uttered from these lips.... I love Hermosa. My first impression of Hermosa Beach, CA... "Wow, I am back to the sleeping porch of my college sorority, unable to focus/get sleep/function because I am surrounded by … Continue reading I ♥ Hermosa
Went to the Doc this week for my annual check up. I'm a freak about prevention. Doc annually, lady parts annually, dentist three to four cleanings a year, eye doc yearly, stocked supply of Emergen-C. Went through the usual rigmarole for a doc's visit. I'm going to be thirty-five in two weeks, but have felt … Continue reading The Bad Oyster
is what you get/feel when you visit the savvy, talented and insanely gorgeous Paul Norton, hairstylist extraordinaire. It's also what you see when you meet him. Ah, I remember when I first met Paul. I was living in West Hollywood, and had finally found a gal that I loved who could cut hair. When she … Continue reading Beautiful, Beautiful
I carry these two little cards in my wallet wherever I go. Mainly because I eat out a lot, but also on the occasion when I buy/eat produce or seafood, I like to know what I am buying/eating. Fortunately, for the most part, I get my produce from Farm Fresh to You, an all-organic cooperative … Continue reading Do You Know What You’re Eating?
There are two things that pump me up about spring besides singing birds, blooming flowers and sunny weather. Rhubarb and The Bachelor/Bachelorette. First, the Bachelorette. I am so excited to watch Emily (aka the closest thing to a natural, human Barbie) find "love". Yes, it's stupid. And we all know what's going to happen. But … Continue reading Rhu-Barbie
The other day, a Facebook friend of mine posted this interesting article about pronouns. Just how often are you saying "I" versus "You" in everyday conversation? And what does it mean? I thought the article was fascinating, interesting and something that questioned my own self-awareness. A new book, The Secret Life of Pronouns by James … Continue reading Me, Myself and I (and You?)
I'll admit it. It's pretty random that I have a blog that is so fluffy and light and beautiful and touches such amazing things like photography, flowers, yoga, and organic food. And then I go and post something about sales. Wait, don't leave! I'm not going to bore you non-sales types with some traipse through … Continue reading Kale Chips and Sales Tips
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