I was working at a local junior high school when the Hughes fire broke out. Are we there yet? I don't know about you, but January in Southern California has felt like being on a road trip with screaming children on a steep, winding mountain road with no pit stops in sight. If you've been… Continue reading Los Angeles.
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The Summer Wants vs. Shoulds
A glorious butterfly frolicking in my summer garden that I should and want to tend to daily. Happy almost summer solstice! I hope everyone is ready to enjoy the warmer days ahead with plenty of sunblock, mosquito repellent and lemonade. Perhaps an exotic summer adventure is planned? A dear friend is planning her second (!)… Continue reading The Summer Wants vs. Shoulds
Masters of the Air and a Personal WWII Mystery Solved, Sort of
My Uncle Morris "Moshe" Meyers in Detroit, Michigan, c. 1940 Have any of my loyal readers seen Apple TV's Masters of the Air? If you haven't, I would highly recommend. First off, it's must see TV for history buffs, and secondly, and more importantly, it shows the dangerous missions of the bomber squadrons that fought… Continue reading Masters of the Air and a Personal WWII Mystery Solved, Sort of
Red is the New Black
Happy February from unsunny California. I hope all of you are safe and warm this winter. I'm writing to you today from my swamp...I mean home in the suburbs. It's been pouring, to say the least. My backyard is one big puddle. Personally, I don't mind the wet weather. A damp, dreary day -- or week -- gives me… Continue reading Red is the New Black
Word of the Year, Etc.
Hope your 2024 has started off happy and healthy! Over here at Chez Burbank we are doing well! Last year for us was a bit of a roller coaster ride...highs, lows, a few screams, nausea, tears, Kentucky, cats, a new roof, laughter, love and the relief of finally making it through the twists and turns. Yes, indeed,… Continue reading Word of the Year, Etc.
The Mysterious Life of Objects
An authentic Chanel scarf purchased at an estate sale. I love a good mystery. A whodunit where the tension builds up as the clues keep us guessing...until we discover, gasp! that the spurned lover did it, or the creepy Butler did it, or the shy, nerdy neighborhood psychopath did it. But aside from those kind… Continue reading The Mysterious Life of Objects
Happy ‘Labor’ of Love Day
Labor Day in the USA means barbeques, a three day weekend, the unofficial end of summer, the "don't wear white" anymore fashion mandate, big department store sales, etc. The holiday, however, stems from our Industrial Revolution roots in the late nineteenth century. Labor activists pushed for a federal holiday to honor our fellow hard working… Continue reading Happy ‘Labor’ of Love Day
Purpose, an Epiphany and The Paseo Press.
Here I am at one of my favorite bookstores, Bart's Books, in one of my favorite towns, Ojai, California. Photo by my favorite person, Kevin, whom I happened to be married to. Happy almost New Year! Wishing all of my readers a healthy, prosperous, and joy filled 2022! It has certainly been a crazy time… Continue reading Purpose, an Epiphany and The Paseo Press.
The Devil is in the Details
I live in California, and with the quarantine in full effect, the new "normal" consists of spending more time alone than ever. Slowing down to a crawl has given me the opportunity to look closely at the little details of life. The old adage, "Stop and smell the roses," would be quite accurate in this… Continue reading The Devil is in the Details
These are Chicken Pox Times
My backyard, my sanctuary, my view for a few weeks. First of all, I hope all of my family, friends, colleagues and readers are doing well and able to weather this pandemic storm with flying colors! It has certainly taken its toll on our world in unimaginable ways -- physically, emotionally and financially. In ways… Continue reading These are Chicken Pox Times
Cheryl Thatt-Burbank 