You know the feeling, rushing to finish packing and get to the airport on time. Jamming stuff into your carry-on while trying not to make it too heavy. Then you get to your destination, prepare to unwind and enjoy a moment with a good book only – uh oh – you forgot to pack the book, now what? Hop online and find the nearest Little Free Library.
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Monday, Fun Day – Zombies!
Being laid out sick in bed last week was exhausting and frustrating, however, laughing through this video was good medicine. Lucky for me I never had to have my wisdom teeth pulled or I may have had the same fate as this little sister…brothers! I hope your coming week is zombie free.
Happy Monday, friends!
Tournament of Roses House — Up for a Tour?
Thousands of people tune-in via television each year from around the world to watch the Rose Parade in Pasadena, CA, with thousands more staying tuned-in to watch the Rose Bowl game which follows. Have you ever wondered who is responsible for overseeing these two huge endeavors? The Tournament of Roses Association is who and their headquarters at the Tournament of Roses House is beautiful! Each Thursday from February through August at 2:00pm the doors of this home are swung open to the public and free tours are given.
My Spring Salad Recipe
Let’s face it, lettuce is quite boring. For many years I stayed away from salads for this very reason. However, Spaceman has taught me that salads do not need to be primarily lettuce. They can be heavily vegetable and fruit based. Here’s an example with my Spring Salad…
Monday, Fun Day – Puppy Dance!
Sometimes it’s just too exciting to stay seated. Let’s get this new week started!
Happy Monday, friends.
Mendocino Farms, El Segundo — Yum!
Food, a necessary and precious commodity — and one I happen to love (sometimes too much it seems as my buttons are getting tighter).
Because there is only so much space in my stomach, it is important where I choose to take my meals. Thankfully there are places such as Mendocino Farms in El Segundo, CA.
Lexington Cemetery — Wow, Beautiful!
It may sound a bit morbid at first, but if you are ever visiting Lexington, KY, you must go to the their cemetery. The place is a wonderland of beauty!
Monday, Fun Day – Sheep
Some mornings take a little more coffee than others to get things going. I am not even kidding ewe! (couldn’t resist) Happy Monday, friends.
Spain’s Pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela
(photo by E-roxo)
Spain is a place of many unique and wonderful things. One of which is the pilgrimage of Camino de Santiago that culminates in Santiago de Compostela, the capital of Galicia, in northwestern Spain. Thousands of Christians follow this “pilgrims route” each year leading to the shrine of the apostle St. James.
Amara Kitchen — A New Standard for Lunch in Los Angeles
In a nondescript section of Avenue 64 in the Highland Park area of Los Angeles, a new standard for lunch has arrived cushioned within the walls of Amara Kitchen.