Tornado Warning vs Earthquake

SS_Hurricane_Fear                                         (slightly shaky from fear)

My cell phone laid vibrating on the table next to my empty plate of food. I had shared a sandwich with Spaceman and was contemplating whether or not he got the bigger half. I usually don’t hear or notice my phone when we are out, so why this time? I looked around and realized everyone’s mobile phone was going off. As I grabbed mine to look at what was coming through, I read, “Tornado Warning in this area. Take shelter now.” Uh, excuse me?

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Monday, Fun Day — Happy Birthday Martin Luther King!

Naples_FL_PathAll paths lead somewhere. Remember the words of the esteemed Dr. Martin Luther King as you walk along your path in this increasingly angry world,

“Let no man pull you low enough to hate him.” – Martin Luther King

Christmas Elf — Monday, Fun Day!

Christmas_Elf_ChairIt’s the Monday before Christmas and all through the town, not an elf is still sleeping. They are all half crazed now! It’s been a fun holiday season with parties and cheer. I’m trying to decide if I should bake again this year? Good luck with final shopping and remember to smile — Santa only comes around once in a great while!

 

 

 

Top Christmas Light Displays in Southern California

Christmas_Snowman_LightsChristmas, Christmas, Christmas! I love  the whole experience of the holidays starting with Thanksgiving (where I eat ’til I drop) and rolling right through Christmas. What really gets me cheerful are holiday lights…lots and lots of them.

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Holiday Cookies, Why?

Christmas-cookiesWhy does everyone want to make cookies during the holiday season? They look so small and innocuous. Innocent little delights to fill your belly…but they mess with your mind! I started out with all sorts of joy in my heart and good thoughts for those who would receive the goodies, and then…

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Lighthouses

Lighthouse_Maine_CoverLighthouses. This summer was an unexpected tour of these bastions to seafaring days. I have always had a wistful, melancholic love of these beauties. Their beacon of light shines hope, safety, caution, direction to all who pass by. Come, let me share some with you…

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