Treats

"One of the secrets of a happy life is continuous small treats."

Iris Murdock

Sunday, January 25, 2015

My Attempts at Weaving

I have been inspired by weaving projects I have seen online. So I ordered a lap loom and gave it a try. My first 2 attempts were fails - too loose, too tight, too hour glass. This third attempt, while not perfect, is definitely better. I will finish it, and perhaps make a wall hanging of it. Whether or not I do another is undecided.

Wednesday, July 21, 2015

Sunday in Long Beach

Chris and I spent Sunday morning in Long Beach. We started out at the Antique and Swap Meet at Veteran's Stadium (our only purchase was a $5 wood box to hold photos) and then had a good breakfast at The Coffee Cup Cafe. From there we walked for about two hours north along Ocean Blvd and then back south on Broadway.

Sunday, January 18, 2015

Baby Dresses

This box arrived in the mail a few weeks back. Ruthie had sent it to our old PO Box so it had been back and forth from Colorado to California a few times. I am glad it eventually found me! Inside was an old photo of Jan and I taken in Aspen and the dresses we were wearing in the pic. Rachal found the photo and dresses when she was sorting through stuff at the Snowbunny Lane house. Jan and I, and also Mom, got a a kick out of this!

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Around Town

Chris and I wandered around Fullerton Monday morning.

We love Fullerton!

We loved a new to us coffee shop, Coffee Code
and poked around a few unique shops.

Monday, January 19, 2015

One Sweet Day

We roamed, ate,
roamed, ate and
roamed some more.

Sometimes the most important things you do 

are not even on your list.

MLK Day. January 19, 2015

January Beach Bonfire

We took advantage of the warm temperatures this weekend and headed to Bolsa Chica for a beach bonfire with The Pattons and Wantlands. Chris and I picked up sandwiches from Jersey Mike's and brought s'more makings. The sunset was spectacular and though it got chilly our blazing fire kept us toasty.

Saturday, January 17, 2015

My Plan for the Weekend

1. Hike in the hills

2. Make a bonfire at the beach

3. Organize something

4. Create something

5. Cook something 

6. Watch a movie

7. Read a book

8. Photo it all

Friday, January 16, 2015

Friday Sunset Hike

We got about an hour hike in this afternoon, just before sunset. A great start to a three day weekend.

Friday, January 16, 2015

Our Tree

Our front yard jacaranda tree at sunset.

Sunday, January 12, 2015

UCLA on a Rainy Sunday

On my way in to the hospital Sunday morning I snapped a few pics of quiet and rainy UCLA.

Sunday, January 12, 2015

The 605 and Whittier Blvd

I snapped this pic through the windshield with my phone (no editing) at about 4pm this afternoon. This intersection has never looked so good.

Thursday, January 8, 2015

One Little Word for 2015

One Little Word

a positive word that can be applied to almost anything

GIVE

give time, patience, knowledge

give in 

give up

give a little

give it a go

give it my best

give myself a break
give thanks

Monday, January 5, 2015

My Neighborhood

...Sunday morning.

Sunday, January 4, 2015

I will try this. 

January 2, 2014

Live More Like a Zen Master

Zen Things
1. Do one thing at time
2. Do it slowly and deliberately
3. Do it completely
4. Do less
5. Put space between things
6. Develop rituals
7. Designate time for certain things
8. Devote time to sitting
9. Smile and serve others
10. Make cleaning and cooking become meditations
11.Think about what is necessary
12. Live simply

I saw this on: http://danaemarie.blogspot.com/2013/07/zen-things.html?m=1

Yes!

Friday, January 2, 2015

Sunset Hike

NewYear's Day...Whittier Hills...First Sunset Hike of 2015

Friday, January 1, 2015

January 1, 2015

January 1, 2015