Have an very Etsy Christmas! Etsy is a collaborative website of artist of handmade items. You will be safe ordering there; protected by the big, valiant, all-powerful “Pay Pal.” “My Favorite Mirror” has Cute Mouse Pads, all for $14.00. Bought a ton for my friends. She has over 135 different styles by different artists. Already […]

Steve at OCThen.com was nice enough to add me as a contributing blogger. Here is my first post “You know you grew up in Orange County in the 70’s.”

Reading and Playing. That is the gift-theme of Christmas this year. I am doing almost all books and games for kids and grown-ups too. These are the only things that really last anyway. Here are a few suggestions. Steve Martin has just release a new memoir "Born Standing Up." I am halfway through it (via […]

Five Snail Jokes (these are from my private reserve. Must be told in this order) 1) A farmer hears a knock at his door late one winter’s night. He opens his door, looks around and looks down and there, at his doorstep, is a snail. The snail says, “Can I come in, I’m really coooooold?” […]

List for girls who Grew up in the 70’s I would like to add to this list: -You and your cousin (or sister) did “shows” for your family. These were dance routines to “Billy Don’t Be A Hero” or “Silly Love Songs.” You remember…”I (point with both thumbs at your chest) Love (wrists crossed against […]

Whatever you love, or think you are a complete fanatic about, I can guarantee you can find someone online who is more “into” it than you are (or ever wanted to be). Now, I LOVE Pride and Prejudice just as much as any other girl, but on YouTube I have found there are people who […]

I once heard someone say, “If you have money to buy a book and the capability to read it, you are one of the most blessed people on Earth.” Or something like that. We have so much to be thankful for. I wanted to provide you with some holiday conversation-starters from my blog as my […]

Have a T-shirty kind of christmas: I know someone who deserves is going to get this T-shirt for Christmas… Ron Herman, $45.) Oh, Jake Ryan, if only you were real, and lived in Huntington Beach, and really liked skinny redheaded girls who drove Cameros… (80’s Ts, $20) **Attention Larry*** This is the one I want […]

Fluffy, our leapord gecko, is in love. I don’t have the heart to tell him…

Concepts Lost On My Husband: Fun Money The concept: money that was not expected can be splurged without guilt or responsibility. His take: Money is money. Accessories for dogs The concept: dogs have the need and right to be accessorized with diamonds, sweaters and $65 leashes. His take: It’s a Friggin’ dog. The Rule of […]