I had never been able to drink like others. I could never stop at one drink. I was sick, in every aspect of the word, and weighed only 137 pounds. In comparison, I am the same height and now weigh 220 pounds. I had been given many chances to get[…]
2025: My Favorite Restaurant (No Surprise!)
We have been eating at White Springs Cafe in Arcadia, CA, since they opened in 2020. I have had over a hundred meals there. Each meal has been a culinary treat for me, lovingly prepared by the woman we call “Mama”. I have written about White Springs before, here and[…]
Restaurant review: New Los Angeles sushi spot Tane Vegan Izakaya is a must-try!
We had friends coming into town for a night, and I wanted to find a nice place for dinner. In a random online search, Tane Vegan Izakaya came up. I had never heard of them, so I did some research. They are in Highland Park, only a few minutes from[…]
Seven Months After My Trip to Ireland, These Places Are Still in My Mind
I think of them all of the time, and they are places I recommend to everyone. When I got home from Ireland back in February, I had hoped I could go back in October. That isn’t working out. And while I plan for my next trip, which now seems like[…]
Agnes Passed Away
Our time of having animal companions is drawing closer to an end. It didn’t matter that she was 17, almost 18. Or that she was deaf and blind. Or that she had dementia. Or that she had cancer. I wanted several more years with her. I also did not want[…]