Two Lanes Lead to Fabulous

This week, Rayman and I drove to North Fork, which is reputed to be the exact center of California.  That is what the sign says as you enter the small, “don’t blink” town on the way to the house we … Keep Reading…

Of Basements and Old Stuff

Do you wonder what lurks in the crevices of your garage?  or attic?  or basement?  California doesn’t do basements too much but I had the good fortune of having grandparents that had a basement.  It was dank, dark, foreboding.  And … Keep Reading…

My Life is In Tatters

Yesterday was an awful day.  But let me back up.  The pic above was taken on Sunday when Mr. Rayman did a tumble into an oncoming small wave while trying to avoid getting wet from the wave.   What a … Keep Reading…

Adventures in the Kitchen Around the Holidays

So, this past week has very busy, indeed.  It all started with a gourmet Xmas party with our gourmet club. Our friend, Jo, puts together a schedule and we abide by it.  The schedule lists each host couple and three … Keep Reading…

Our Merry-Go-Round Life

We made it back from our desert sojourn last Friday afternoon.  So glad to be out from behind that sound wall, I’ll tell ya.   And I’ve been on a merry-go-round ever since.  Does your life go like that every … Keep Reading…