Morticia & the Addams Family
So I’m going to be the proud aunt againMy niece Eden had the lead role of “Morticia” last weekend in the Ripon High School production of the “The Addams Family”
Sleigh Ride
Dashing through the snow in a one horse (or two horse) open sleigh is a delightful experience When the experience is during the holidays & with family & friends, it
Santa Ynez Valley
A short jaunt north of Santa Barbara is the valley known as Santa Ynez. The communities of Solvang, Los Olivos & Santa Ynez dot the valley floor as well numerous
Mission Santa Barbara
Its called the jewel of the California missions. Missions Santa Barbara sits up on a bluff above the city. The history & the architecture of this fortress are a big
Santa Barbara
Each fall over the last several years, several of my girlfriends go on our annual “girlfriends trip”. This year we headed for Santa Barbara, the “Riviera of California” These annual adventures
Boiler Bay
Photographers like to pull out their cameras during that magical hour called “The Golden Hour”. During my recent trip to the Oregon Coast, we pulled into Boiler Bay when the sun
October on the Oregon Coast
We had a few days to get away, my parents & I, so we headed for Lincoln City, Oregon. The weather was grand, the crowds were few & we were once
Grape Crush
Its harvest season in the Yakima valley. Not only are the apples coming off the trees, the grapes are also being harvested, getting ready to be fermented into a variety
Great Prosser Balloon Rally
Early this past weekend, I traveled an hour south of my home to the Great Prosser Balloon Rally. I have to admit, I wasn’t sure this was going to be
A Stocker Family Wedding
The Stocker family had reason to celebrate on August 5th as my niece Samantha married Tommy in Minnesota. Not only were we there to honor Sam & Tommy but the