It’s My Birthday, and I’ll Whine If I Want To..

Not today, mind you, but it is this weekend. I am unashamed to admit that I am turning 65 years old. Not that I did much other than eat, sleep, and breathe to get here, but I guess the point… Continue Reading

Beguiling

There are several ways to define the word ‘beguiling’ (charm/amuse/cheat) – but I always think of the term ‘jolie-laide’ when I think of ‘beguiling’ – that sense of never quiiite being able to pin down what it is that interests/captivates/delights… Continue Reading

A Bit of This, A Bit of That …

We’ve exited the return to March weather and are now at the beginning of what actually feels like June. The jasmine blossom is starting to open up and in certain spots near the huge vine the air smells heavenly (in… Continue Reading

Un Jardin Sous La Mer by Hermes 2026 NEW! NEW!

Hey There Posse! Last week I dropped into our Sydney stand alone Hermes. The concierge is a friend of mine. As Eve, Jenny and I were walking by he smiled so brightly we went in. I was glad to have… Continue Reading

Summer rerun: LUSH(er) Life

This weekend was the Gilmore car show at The Farmer’s Market next to The Grove. For some reason I thought I would go even though that place on a Saturday is a nightmare. For those of you who have never… Continue Reading

Looking for Linden

My morning dog walk now includes a lengthy stop under the two linden trees on the next block. They’re side by side, the only two in the neighborhood as far as I know, and this time of year they’re blooming… Continue Reading

Late Spring/Almost Summer Recent Reading

My laptop is seriously misbehaving. It is around 11 years old … In any case, I’m putting this post up so it will appear on Monday with the hope it actually will. And next I need to learn how to… Continue Reading