Archives for January 2015

SPANISH STYLE KALE SOUP WITH CHORIZO

Dear friends, As much of the country is caught in the grip of winter cold I thought it was time I shared with you one of my favorite soup recipes; SPANISH STYLE KALE SOUP WITH CHORIZO. It is a delicious, hearty soup that makes a warm and comforting dinner, especially in winter. I served it to […]

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A TOUR OF A CHARMING DENVER LOFT

Hello, In my last post I told you about my college search visit to Denver with my son Austin. What I really loved about Denver is how much of downtown seems to be experiencing a renaissance and urban renewal. Rather than tear down the old, many of the beautiful and historic buildings are being, or […]

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A VISIT TO THE MILE HIGH CITY OF DENVER

Hello. Back in November I took my youngest son Austin on a trip to Denver, Colorado to visit the universities in the area.  Being the fanatical skier that he is, the college he chooses must be in close proximity to snow. The second prerequisite is that the school be situated in an urban area. Having […]

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A TRIBUTE TO THE LATE LOUIS ZAMPERINI

A TRIBUTE TO THE LATE LOUIS ZAMPERINI Hello. On Saturday Brad and I  saw the movie, UNBROKEN, the Angelina Jolie directed film about the true life story of Louis Zamperini.  While it was certainly not a feel-good movie, it was very true to the book and very well done. I recommend it to everyone, especially […]

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HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM MY HOME TO YOURS

HAPPY 2015! As we ushered in the New Year here in beautiful Lake Arrowhead a velvety blanket of snow had fallen. I love when the holidays also include snow, it just seems so much more festive. But truth be told I am usually exhausted come New Year’s Eve and seldom celebrate anywhere else but here […]

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