Arsenic and Old Lace

Posted on November 6, 2017 by Kristen

Calvin Christian High School presents: Arsenic and Old Lace A classic black comedy revolving around the Brewster family, nephew Mortimer Brewster a drama critic and his two spinster aunts who have taken to murdering lonely old men by poisoning them … Continue reading →

Prince William strikes a pose

Posted on November 6, 2017 by Kristen

The braces are off! Here are the first pics of William showing off his famous Postma-Rietkerk smile and one pic of Will trying hard to be serious. Thank You Hidden Valley Ortho for 2 years of fabulous service.

A podcast that made my day

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Kristen

If I were to name a handful of songs that shape the rhythm of my life, I think I’d include a number of short ditties used in TV programming. Theme songs from Brady Bunch, Happy Days, and Cheers all give … Continue reading →

A vacation for locals only

Posted on July 5, 2017 by Kristen

a classic “staycation” Continue reading →

2017/Summer Reads

Posted on July 4, 2017 by Kristen

2017 Summer Reads It’s no secret…I love to read. But, it’s been increasingly difficult to balance the heavy dose of non-fiction that fills my office space with the soul-stirring fiction I love to get my hands on. In honor of … Continue reading →

Going on a Safari without leaving town

Posted on July 4, 2017 by Kristen

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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 →

Greece Trip Itinerary

Tim’s completion of a year-long chaplaincy residency is the perfect time to celebrate. While Ireland still makes the top of our “Must Visit List”, the draw of sunshine, water and an oracle or two made Greece our destination for 2018. After a visit to the library to check out every Greece and Turkey travel book in San Diego County, we settled on this 2 week itinerary:

Depart LAX for Mykonos (via Athens) ………stay Mykonos for 2 days with an excursion to the island of Delos….

Next stop is Santorini, the island famous for it’s blue-domed houses and deep blue waters. We’ll stay here for 3 days

Then, on to Rhodes, which once boasted the historical Colossus of Rhodes, one of the seven wonders of the Ancient World. The monument may no longer be standing but the island is chock full cobblestone streets and fortified old towns.

From Rhodes, we’ll head over to Marmaris, Turkey. The primary draw for visiting Turkey is to get up to Ephesus but we found that taking a ferry to the southern end of the country offers a great deal on seaside resorts with rock bottom prices–so we’ll indulge in the island life for a bit. We plan to hire a private guide to tour Ephesus on one of our days in Turkey.

Finally, we’ll fly north to Athens and spend 3 days touring the crumbling landmarks of that ancient city. The Acropolis, Agora and lots of temple ruins should satisfy the inner goddess in me.