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A So Cal Christmas

Posted on December 19, 2020 by Kristen

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 →

Posted in California, Christmas Tagged backyard, lights, So Cal, Southern California

This Covid Life

Posted on June 3, 2020 by Kristen

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 →

Posted in California, Covid-19 Tagged covid, shelter-in-place, work, zoom

Happy New Year from the Rietkerks

Posted on January 2, 2020 by Kristen
Posted in California, Christmas Tagged Disneyland, family, New Year

A vacation for locals only

Posted on July 5, 2017 by Kristen

a classic “staycation” Continue reading →

Posted in California, summer, Travel

Going on a Safari without leaving town

Posted on July 4, 2017 by Kristen

This gallery contains 27 photos.

Lauren’s big wish came true this summer–she’s working for the San Diego Zoo. One of the perks of the job–besides seeing cool animals every single day!– is receiving discounts on some of the best behind-the-scenes experiences the zoo has to … Continue reading →

Posted in California, zoo

Lauren is 21

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Kristen

We celebrated Lauren’s 21st birthday with the traditional fancy drink and merriment in the desert.  Lindsey flew out from DC and joined Eva, Stephanie and me for fun in the sun and a little down time with the girls.  Cheers Lauren! … Continue reading →

Posted in California Tagged 21, Lauren, Palm Springs

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Why a Moveable Feast?

It's the memory of a splendid place that continues to go with the moving traveler for the rest of life, after he has had the experience of it and gone away. Hemingway said to a friend..." If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a young man, then wherever you go for the rest of your life, it stays with you, for Paris is a moveable feast."
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