Have you been to The Happiest Place on Earth? As a lifelong Southern California resident, I have been to Disneyland many many times. I went several times when I was a kid, but really got crazy about it when I had kids of my own. When they were little we had annual passes every year […]
Books
Dogs Rule, Nonchalantly
Happy National Dogs Day to you! Yes, today is a special day and the new book, Dogs Rule Nonchalantly, from Mark Ulriksen is a wonderful way to commemorate the special relationships we have with our four legged buddies. Even if you’re not familiar with his name, you’re probably familiar with Mark Ulriksen’s work. His work […]
Ballroom: A Novel by Alice Simpson
Ballroom is a wonderful escape. With this novel, you can leave your own daily stress behind and get deeply involved in the lives of fictional characters that just may remind you a bit of people you know. The book involves a variety of characters, men and women, each with their own unique story. They are […]
The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton
Are you ready to step back in time for a mysterious and intriguing fictional story? The Miniaturist is the debut novel from British author, Jessie Burton. She studied speech and drama at Oxford and has worked as an actress. She sets the story up well and describes each scene vividly, so you’ll want to continue […]
The Story of Land and Sea by Katy Simpson Smith
The Story of Land and Sea will take you on a journey back in history and into the hearts and minds of others. The fascinating novel drew me in quickly. The novel takes us back to the time period around the Revolutionary War with the personal stories of a father and daughter, master and slave […]
Melissa’s Hatch Chile Cookbook and Chiles
Are you ready for Hatch Chile season? These flavorful chiles from New Mexico are only available for a short time each year. You can use them when they are fresh and they can be roasted and frozen to use throughout the year. Hatch chiles have a wonderful chile taste and are available mild, medium and […]