We had a very leisurely morning…especially me!  This got us off to a bit later start than originally planned, but as always, it all worked out!  Oh, then we decided to go out for breakfast!  That in itself was worth the delay to the beach!  SURREAL… is what I have to say about our breakfast experience at “Hash House a Go Go” Restaurant just a few blocks away!  pot roast, eggs, asparagus, provolone…amazing!!!! I’m not sure which was more impressive…the quality of food, the presentation or the quick service!  Everything about dining there was perfect!  The plate wasRead More

     WOW!  We left on foot about 9:00 to Balboa Park where the famous San Diego Zoo is situated!  We continued on foot through 5:00 and about 22,000 steps later we were on our way back!  In the meantime we had a fabulous experience!  We hopped on the shuttle to get an overview of the zoo and a feel for which exhibits we really wanted to see.  Bird of Paradise Entrance It’s a willow!!! Look through the eye piece at the flower arrangement and spin the dish…voila! A live kaleidoscope Aloe plants with a bloom that resembles a swanRead More

     Our first full day in San Diego was wonderful!  Sharon’s friend, Martha picked us up in her BMW convertible (so fun) and took us on a personal tour of the area!   First, she took us to Balboa Park and familiarized us with the entrance so tomorrow we will have a head start on our visit to the zoo.  The architecture is unbelievable the park could have its own zip code!        Then we drove up the coast to La Jolla, an absolutely spectacular town where there are million dollar homes and scenery to take your breathRead More

     We have arrived!  And we’ve been retro-ed into the 70’s!!!  We are staying at the International Traveler’s Zoo Hostel in San Diego!  After a brief period of adjustment, we embraced the entire experience!  We were greeted by 2 young men…one from Italy and one from Brazil…how cool was that?! Our bedroom Sharon determined to keepour “jewels” safe…LOL Library Welcome desk Game and TV room off the kitchen Whatever shall I wear?!      We were escorted to our room and given the tour!  Each one we met was fabulously welcoming and helpful!  This is going to be aRead More

      Sunset from the plane  What an amazing flight experience!  The smoothest, quickest 6 hours I’ve ever spent in the air! Sharon and I boarded our Southwest plane and got situated easily.      Bright Spot – After the drill, our little area was inspired and entertained by the most incredible young man.   He shared stories, offered bits of wisdom and made us all laugh!  He was one of the attendants and extraordinary indeed!  Sharon (my friend for the moment…lol) shared that I just had a birthday!  He wished me well…and it got wilder from then on!!!  HeRead More

Happy 60th Birthday to Me!!!!  Last Saturday, I turned 60 years old!  Unbelievable and spectacular!  My wonderful sister and my three sneaky children conspired to surprise me with a trip to a local photography studio to have our family picture taken.  About 150 clicks later and a blast of an evening, we left with the shots on CD.  I could not have asked for a better, more thoughtful present!  Here are a few samples of us! Guess who? My 3 sillies! ALL of us! Major smooches Amy and my sister Tanya Megan and mydaughter Rachel Adam and my son MatthewRead More

     Well, I finally broke loose from the nasty head cold I’ve had!  Hooray!  I can breathe and stay awake for more than 3 hours at a time!!!  Thank goodness I was able to recoup in a warm cozy place with everything I needed to feel better…thanks to my daughter opening her home to me ONCE AGAIN!      I’ve been sorting and packing for my upcoming trips…San Diego and Albuquerque.  It appears that San Diego has temps around 60-70 this time of year and ABQ, 40-50.  So deciding what kind of clothes to take along has been aRead More

    Well, Christmas did arrive right on time!  Laughter, gifts, wrapping paper, food, friends, family and so much more…including a delightful head cold just for me!  LOL    It has been wonderful being home with my family this year!   No pics of my oldest yet…soon though. Washington monumentlit for the holidays…morning walk withMatthew and mygranddog, Canon Santa was here! Loki opening her present Leon opening his Megan, hot peppers and Leon…lol Gia…staying safe!!! Rachel and her new shades My Christmas socks Caught in the act! Gia…free to roll in the wrappings…the pups are upstairs You’re never too oldRead More

        I’ve been back in Maryland for a little over a week and it is starting to look a lot like Christmas! Trees are decorated as are homes inside and out and it’s wonderful!  Cookies are filling the air with sweet aromas! This past Friday our family experienced another indicator that Christmas is just around the corner…my youngest daughter’s birthday…number 26!!!  I stayed at her house the night before so I could make her a birthday breakfast before she headed off to work!  Omelet muffins laced with ham!  Yummy!  Later her dad took her out to dinnerRead More

   I arrived in Maryland safe and sound after a crazy trip through Washington DC at 4:45pm on a Friday.  Knowing that my GPS didn’t turn on me…thanks to my son who I called in a panic…was very reassuring as I depend greatly on her directions.    Once I finally got into town I called my daughter and we met up at the Bull on the Beach restaurant for a drink to celebrate.  Megan’s brother got married earlier that day!!!  That was fun…I got to meet some new people!    The next day I worked my way through a WalmartRead More