Kids are funny. (Okay, more accurately, kids are weird, but "funny" is much kinder.) Just this afternoon my older son opted to rest among the trees and read his book rather than watch his little brother's baseball game. Ten-year-old me would have seen the logic in this move. … [Read more...]
Flashback Friday: Happy Birthday to My Dad!
This is about my dad, okay? Let's not focus on the bangs on the ladies in this picture. Happy birthday, Dad! … [Read more...]
2015 Conejo Valley Days May 7-10: Ticket Giveaway
Our version of a mini-state fair, Conejo Valley Days returns to Conejo Creek Park for its 59th year, May 7-10. It's a huge carnival with epic rides, decadent food, live music, and more! Celebrating the area's western roots and community spirit, CVD features entertainment for … [Read more...]
Gear Review: Contigo Water Bottle To Keep Drinks Cold
Use the Flip Chill bottle when it's extra hot outside to keep cold liquids cold longer. My kids participate in sports leagues outside of school, and one of the must-haves that go with them to every practice or game is a reusable water bottle. We have at least 2 dozen of them in … [Read more...]
Meditation Is Good For You: YogaWorks
My friend Melanie in a meditative moment at Nicholas Flats I'm a mother, a writer, a PFA president (that's the same as a PTA for those of you outside The Bubble), a friend, a wife, a daughter, a sister, a cook, a cleaner, a chauffeur, and I can keep going. Exhausted yet? I am. … [Read more...]
Songs That Stab Me in the Heart: “Watching the Wheels” by John Lennon
People say I'm crazy doing what I'm doing Well they give me all kinds of warnings to save me from ruin When I say that I'm o.k. well they look at me kind of strange Surely you're not happy now you no longer play the game Like most songs from the Beatles et. al., this one … [Read more...]