There’s nothing better after a pandemic year than bringing together your family and friends for a summer wedding. The California Rietkerks traveled north to celebrate the wedding of our niece Jessica and Drew. The location was simply divine–an outdoor venue … Continue reading
This past week, I saw an ad for a local church that asked people to consider 2020 as “the best year of our lives!” It seems a little too soon to make that declaration but I will admit that the … Continue reading
Earlier this year, we pulled out the gumdrop bushes that dotted our front yard. The only thing they were good for was net lighting at Christmastime. So, what to do with 20 sets of net lights? Time to light up … Continue reading
As a student at Mattie Lou Maxwell Elementary, I didn’t know anyone who had a chalkboard at home but if you had asked who wanted one, my hand would immediately have shot up. I loved the chalkboard in our classroom. … Continue reading
The last real day I remember was March 10. It was a Tuesday. I drove the 90 miles from Escondido to La Mirada to meet up with school friends. We had planned to get a coffee at a local Starbucks…which … Continue reading
A Moveable Feast 