You may remember that I did a piece about the stunning sunsets on the Peninsula a few months ago, so today I am taking on an early morning walk on the other side of the hill, for some views of the sunrise.
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On June 20th, we not only honored the Summer Solstice, but also welcomed in Cancer season, which will extend through July 22nd. A cardinal water element sign, Cancer embodies emotion, intuition, dreams, home and family, and the maternal.
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During this time in our organization, Love On 4 Paws has suspended regular visits to the hospitals, senior facilities and schools we serve in the greater Los Angeles area.
As a result, our 4 legged volunteers have also had to adjust to this time of pause.
We checked in with a few and found they all have different ways of spending their free time.
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Yes we were all supposed to be in isolation, but my Brother Howard just couldn’t stand being out of the water. You know the type, they just love the water. It’s winter, your wetsuit is still wet from yesterday, it’s 6:00 AM and he drags you out of bed to surf one foot waves in the freezing cold waters of Torrance Beach. That’s my Bro.
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The gray fox whose range goes from southern Ontario south to northern parts of Venezuela and Columbia can climb trees. They are the only canine in North America that have such an ability. How do they do it?
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Porte-Couteaux, Coq Au Vin and Chèvre Salad
Porte-Couteaux is the French name for a knife rest or, more literally, a "knife carrier".
During the Victorian era, knife rests were made of many different materials including gold, silver, mother of pearl and ivory. There are many unique knife rests for sale, from cut crystal, sterling silver, and coral to simple bamboo
Protect the Poppies!
I want to preface this story with the following:
My goal is to raise awareness on how to enjoy nature without destroying it.
I am a self-proclaimed hippie-crit (I try to be “green” but am a hypocrite in many ways).
I am constantly learning and trying to lessen my impact on our planet.
Every spring, the poppy fields in California bloom in both Antelope Valley and Lake Elsinore. The fields are absolutely gorgeous and everyone should be able to enjoy them if we all make the conscious decision to take our trash back home with us, stay on the trail, and spread awareness!
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June is known for Father’s Day, graduations, weddings, and even “busting out all over”!
Hence my first thought for the month was about films featuring fathers in various postures as the pivotal theme, significant to the story, honoring paternity in many different guises and touching on all the sentiments of “dear old dad.” My own darling Father was a “gentleman for all seasons”; smart, suave, stellar athlete, movie star handsome, kind, compassionate, and a Navy veteran of WWII. Am I prejudice, you bet! Even so he was human, not perfect and I miss him every day; and appreciate the fine values he and our equally elegant Mother imparted. Cherish your own parents in life and honor their memories by worthy action.
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I first met nasturtiums (Tropaeolum majus) growing wildly in an abandoned park. They had no water and no love but their lily-pad leaves blanketed the ground and their vibrant flowers popped in reds and yellows. There is a saying that goes, “be nasty to nasturtiums.”
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In addition to reading your Sun Sign, it is also helpful to read your Rising Sign for further enhancement. ;-)
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Take a virtual stroll through The Great Peninsula Virtual Sidewalk Sale May 15-17 or get a head start now!
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Many fans have missed traditional “opening day” of annual baseball season - the great American sport – however, that doesn’t mean you can’t root for the “home team” by viewing some terrific historical, biographic or original baseball-themed film.
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Camryn Rabideau does a great job helping us figure out what is the best book depending on our gardening needs!
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Lillet Blanc and Provençal Saumon en Papillote
One of our favorite aperitifs to sip is Lillet Blanc (more commonly known as Lillet Blonde) which we pour over ice and serve with a slice of orange peel. We also incorporate Lillet Blonde into a cocktail, made famous by James Bond in the movie "Casino Royale" where he ordered a version of the martini called the Vesper. That cocktail is made with three measures of Gordon's gin, one measure of vodka, and half a measure of Lillet Blonde, shaken over ice until cold then served in a deep champagne goblet with a large thin slice of lemon peel.
Closed until further notice.
Like everywhere else, the nonessential shops in Lunada Bay Plaza had to shut their doors in March due to the coronavirus and the reopening date is unknown
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In addition to reading your Sun Sign, it is also helpful to read your Rising Sign for further enhancement. ;-)
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In these times difficult times there is an oasis of calm and beauty right here on the Peninsula.
The South Coast Botanic Garden remains open but entrance is by reservation only . They are taking all necessary precautions.
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It is time for a mental diet? From time to time we all go on a diet, and its purpose; to remove bad foods from our diet. We remove foods that cause inflammation, weight gain, low energy and brain fog.
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