
This is a fall ornament Mom gave to us. I just love fall colors.
Category Archives: Arts and Crafts
An African Violet and the Kaleidoscope Setting
I really like this photograph of one of my African Violets. I bought this plant several months ago at the 99 Cents Only Store. It has started blooming again and I just love it. I can’t believe that I paid only 99 cents for this beautiful plant. I wish now I had bought more than one.

This evening I was playing around with my iPad and discovered the Photo Booth app, with its many options for taking photos. Above is a photo I took of my African Violet, using the kaleidoscope setting. Pretty cool, don’t you think?
Kayaking on the Lake Mission Viejo

We live less than a mile from Lake Mission Viejo. I sometimes forget just how beautiful it is, until we have visitors and spend time at the lake. Continue reading
Why You Should Grow Cherry Tomatoes

I picked these beautiful cherry tomatoes this morning while working in my garden. Continue reading
Learning Guitar and Ukulele

Learning guitar and ukulele are our newest hobbies. Today we visited a local guitar store, but as you can see they sold more than guitars. Martin couldn’t resist trying the drums. Continue reading