Welcome! Save yourself a click - subscribe to Agoura Hills Mom by email so new posts come directly to your in-box! Voting in Agoura Hills? No big deal. No lines, no pressure to vote or note vote, or vote one way or the other. Our polling place was a country club. The whole … [Read more...]
November Third
Friends and family had warned me that when the one-year anniversary of Lisa's death arrived, I might be a hot mess. One friend advised me to avoid scheduling anything of importance during the week approaching the date. I did the best I could with that, keeping my evenings free … [Read more...]
Not The Agoura Hills I Know
I've worked and lived in Agoura Hills for many years, but the Agoura Hills I know consists of the following: Pretty little houses all in row Clean streets Friendly staff at most local businesses Easy access from one side of town to the other Freeway-accessible … [Read more...]
Wreck-It Ralph Gets Two Thumbs Up and Two Ears Covered
Last weekend I was invited by Disney to see a preview of Wreck-It Ralph and I went with both kids. It was shown in 3D so they looked hilarious in their glasses as they watched the film. Before the feature itself, there was a short animated film called Paperman which was simple … [Read more...]
The Salmon of Regret
This could just be a little piece about grocery store fish. Not everything I write has to be a well-crafted essay that has meaning attached to it, or emotion, or something big to say. Nor does it have to be a slice of life with two little boys, or a witty commentary on an … [Read more...]