This blog has been silent or I should say, I've been silent, for a very long time. In the beginning, this blog was to highlight and share those things I hold dear as a native Californian. But as time marched forward I couldn't find my inner voice anymore. I thought I was being boring and self indulgent. This little page wasn't adding anything new to the world. So I kept quiet. For the past several months, I've been mulling over the idea of using this little ole blog as a tool for my family genealogy research. I've seen were this... Continue reading

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Source "Optimist: Someone who figures that taking a step backwardafter taking a step forward is not a disaster, it's a cha-cha."Robert Brault "Shark Attack"�— Grouplove"Jungle Drum"�— Emily Torrini"You"�— The 1975"Repave"�— Volcano Choir"It All Feels Right"�— Washed Out"Think of You"�— MS MR"Bravado"�— Lorde"Gotta Figure This Out"�— Erin McCarley"Blurred Lines" (cover) — Vampire Weekend"Right Place Right Time"�— Olly Mars"I Never Know"�— The Generationals"Shine"�— The Cave Singers via www.positivelypresent.com Just what I needed to read, on a Friday afternoon. Thank you. Continue reading

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Shhhhhh! Don't tell anyone, but this is my secret ingredient for my glaze (ham, chicken or lamb)! Aloha! Posted with Blogsy Continue reading

It's 10:00 am and the outside thermador reads 70 degrees. As I have said before, "Only in California" can you harvest your citrus, on a sunny, warm March morning. March is one of my favorite months, in Central California. The days are warming, the California Poppies & Lupine start to bloom. Fruit & nut trees have already blossomed but the wild mustard starts to flower between the trees. There's a blanket of yellow, in the orchards & vineyards, that screams "Spring is Here". The San Francisco & Monterey bays usually are experiencing sunny, mild days (i.e. no fog). Everyone is... Continue reading

Here's another musical flashback. When I hear this song, I remember being a teenager and hanging out with my "Bestie", Beth. This song brings a smile on my face, just like now, while writting this post. Oh yes, the days of when we would listen to records/vinyl (The Beatles, Elton John, ELO), eating Pringles and playing ping pong, all day long. These were the days of bell bottom jeans, platform sandels and cruising the El Camino Real. So without further ado......Crackerbox Palace! Continue reading