

Merry Christmas from the Rietkerks
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
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
We had a wonderful time together at Bill and Eva’s house over the holidays. The kids are no longer kids anymore but we still find a visit from Santa Claus brings out the kid in all of us. Each year … Continue reading
a summer reading binge that was quite satisfying Continue reading
What better way to celebrate a victory than raising the flag and having a parade. These three images were a feast for the eyes this summer: The Rue Saint-Denis, Celebration of June 30, 1878, Claude Monet, Musee Des Beaux-Arts Allies … Continue reading
This awesome couple has opened their home every week to 15+ students where they make a meal together, break bread and have good conversation. And occasionally, students get to take leftovers home. Continue reading
we looked out over the rolling green hills with just a little mist and mystery rolled in to the picture to make the evening most memorable. Continue reading