My mother talks about the orchard on their farm in Valley Springs -- and the shenanigans involved.
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Lemondrop Martinis
My cousin made Oprah's famous Lemondrop martinis for Cousins Day. Something might have been missing!
Monday, May 28, 2007
Davis High Madrigals - 40th Anniversary Concert
This concert was to celebrate and honor founder Richard Brunelle, who led the internationally famous choir from 1966 to 1993. 225+ members and former members came from all over the world (one guy came from China) to honor Dick, whose health has become frail. We were not allowed to film the concert, but I did manage to sneak one little snippet.
Sunday, May 27, 2007
Pyramus and Thisbe
This is a very brief excerpt from "A Midsummer Night's Dream," presented by Acme Theatre Co. at an outdoor performance this weekend. May not be of interest to anybody other than the people involved...but the music at the end is great!
Saturday, May 26, 2007
First Solid Food
I hadn't intended to start the puppies on solid food until next week, but they have been so hungry lately that I went ahead and did it. The results were the predictable mess, but at least they finally slept for a long while!
Friday, May 25, 2007
Aunt Marie
My aunt Marie's best friend was an alien from outer space who took her to his planet, where she met Abraham Lincoln, among other people. This video only barely touches the surface of Aunt Marie. (Is it any wonder I'm so crazy?)
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Aunt Betsy
My mother always said that of all my aunts, I was most like Betsy (and probably least like my mother!). She was another unique person whom I loved very much.
Monday, May 21, 2007
Rottweiler Puppies
I'm finally back! These little rottie girls are now about 2 weeks old: Tipper, Crystal, and Ruby.
Sunday, May 13, 2007
Sunday, May 06, 2007
Jean Sings for Walt
Our friend Jean died yesterday. When Walt turned 50, she came to Davis and sang a song I had written lyrics for, accompanied by members of the band Lawsuit.
Thursday, May 03, 2007
Aunt Mel, Part 1
My mother's oldest sister was a unique woman who, among other things, was married 13 times, to 12 different men (#5 and #7 were the same guy--and in between their marriages, he was married to one of her sisters!)
In Part 1, my mother lists some of her accomplishments throughout her life.
In Part 1, my mother lists some of her accomplishments throughout her life.
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
Beer
This is a video that was shown at Paul's memorial, typical of the kinds of videos the kids made all the time.
Monday, April 30, 2007
Saturday, April 28, 2007
Paul's Memorial #6 - Tom speaks, and sings
Tom, Paul's brother, made a short comment and then sang a song that Paul used to sing, along with members of the band.
Friday, April 27, 2007
Dakota After One Month
She may find a family this weekend. She's now been here over a month and I can't believe how fast she is growing. And all she wants to do is fight with Lizzie.
This video is an example of how refined the fighting has become...and also a taste of feeding time. (Love that Gorilla pod!)
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Biscuits
This is a very short story I've heard my mother talk about for years, and it always fascinates me, food addict that I am. It is about a neighbor she used to visit, who made the best biscuits she ever tasted.
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Monday, April 23, 2007
Paul's Memorial #4 - "Arms of the Angel"
Audra (Paul's widow) and Marta (his sister-in-law) sang this song at the memorial. Jeri (his sister) accompanied on the piano. There wasn't a dry eye in the house.
Sunday, April 22, 2007
Paul's Memorial #3 - Bob Dunning
Bob Dunning has been writing a local column about town news almost since we moved here, 30+ years ago. He had reviewed a couple of Pau's monologue shows and he gave a touching speech at the memorial.
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