• Life on the Road Series 2021

    To start Life on the Road from the beginning, start here! Breakdowns, Wine Tastings & Radio Frequencies Kern County, California (Southern California Desert – north of Los Angeles)Buena Vista Aquatic Recreational Area CampgroundEarth Date: 8/1/21 – 8/7/21 Our first day upon arrival at Buena Vista Lake was met with temperatures of 100 degrees or higher. …

  • Weekly Menu 7-28-25

    Our neighbor, Barbara, is a jewel! She loves gardening, and you should see her backyard. Gorgeous with lots of flowers, trees, shrubs, and sitting areas. You feel like you’ve stepped into a paradise and want to stay for a while to soak up the beauty. She also has a lovely vegetable garden. And, she enjoys…

  • Life on the Road Series 2021

    When I first started this blog, I wanted to revisit our time traveling the US, after selling our home in Southern California.  We had been traveling for some time and enjoyed the sense of seeing new places, camping in places in our home away from home.  Initially, our trips would last anywhere from a few…

  • Weekly Menu 7-21-25

    Summer usually means being kicked back and relaxing, right? It sure hasn’t been that way this summer so far. I’ve enrolled in writing classes with webinars, Zoom meetings, and many facets that seem to be taking over my life – in a good way. That said, it’s playing hectic with my meal plans. I often…

  • Weekly Menu 7-14-25

    Soon, I plan to publish my recipe for Zucchini Stew. Loaded with zucchini, potatoes, onion, bell pepper, carrots, cabbage, tomatoes, and so much more. It’s hearty, it’s good, and it’s good for you! This past week has been busy, and before the month is over, it’ll be busier than ever. I’m taking courses and webinars…

  • Creamy Fruit-Topped Cheesecake

    Creamy, fruity, and cheesy. The Graham cracker crust just brings all that goodness together, where each bite includes the salty, sweet crust, creamy filling, and fruit for freshness. At one time, I had a cherry-topped cheesecake recipe card that I made many times over with great results. Somehow, I lost it! I found one similar…

  • July’s Featured Patterns

    As summer nears the midpoint, it’s time to choose a new crochet project. This month, I’m featuring nine different patterns that include a beautiful decorative hat and fan set that’s sure to please. Work in your home’s accent colors for a set you’ll love. Mid-summer, cherries are here! And even if you don’t pick up…

  • Weekly Menu 7-7-25

    I hope everyone had a wonderful and blessed Fourth of July!  It was somewhat quiet around our neighborhood until around 9:30, when you could hear and see a few firecrackers going off around the community.  I planned to serve Smoked Kansas City Style Ribs, but decided to go with Grilled Chili-Garlic Flank Steak with Avocado…