OMG OPRAH

What a great ending to a new beginning. I thought I was a popular girl until I watched the last few days of Oprah. She has been a force to reckon with. I will miss rushing home from my nursing home job to make Gypsy Green Tea and eat a Sees Dark Chocolate Ginger Candy to watch the Oprah show. I watched as others poured their hearts and souls out on national television. I learned interesting things about musicians, authors, inventors, philosophers, artists, poets, craftsmen, cooks, designers, and educators. Watching Oprah, I felt that I learned something about the joys and heartbreaks of being a parent. Although I am not a parent, like Oprah I feel as though I have parented and loved many children in my life. That is what I am going to miss about our friend Oprah, she has become a lifelong friend. Thank-you Oprah. We are grateful.

Honoring The Veterans

Memorial Day is an important national day of remembrance for the soldiers who have died in all the nation's wars. Memorial Day observances began after the Civil War. The holiday's original name was Decoration Day, which came from the day's main activity: leaving flowers at cemeteries. The last Monday in May is the special day of Memorial Day. Thanks to my uncles, my brother-in-law Doug, my friend Erik and all of the vets that we are forever grateful to for putting their lives on the line for our country.

Terry's Jewelry

Terry V. is an amazing artist. Her jewelry is what I would describe as precious. You can feel her love and creativity in each piece. I have enjoyed collecting and giving away some of her handmade treasures. The jewelry is versatile. It can be worn causally with jeans or put on for that once a year black tie event. She is partial to swarovsky crystals, precious stones, and pearls. The patterns of her bead work is unique to Terry's art. I thank God for all of the talented artists in the world. They make so many people happy. If interested having a piece of Terry's jewelry call her at 805-709-8730.

Strawberry Festival Time

It is that time. The 28th Annual Strawberry Festival of Arroyo Grande, Ca. This is one of the California's largest festivals bringing together thousands of visitors to enjoy activities, entertainment, art, crafts, and display booths. Go enjoy some ethnic foods and delicious strawberry treats. Moving from Carpinteria, Ca, to Arroyo Grande we went from the Avocado Festival to the Strawberry Festival. I got to tell ya, strawberry ice cream is definitely better than avocado ice cream. This is a great family activity to begin the kick off to summer. My friend Scot goes with his wife and kids to the Festival. Their family tradition is to walk about a half mile to the Festival. He enjoys the various booths and he and his son enjoy the insects in amber booth. Cameron, Scot's eleven year old son loves the carmel corn and funnel cake booth, sampling different funnel cakes at the festival. I am getting hungry for a warm funnel cake light on the powdered sugar please. Happy Strawberry Festival. For information about the festival call 473-2250.

Happy Birthday Bob

Happy Birthday Bob Dylan! Today is Bob Dylan's 70th Birthday. He is an iconic American singer-songwriter, poet, and painter. He has been a major figure in music for five decades. He has explored distinct traditions in song, venturing into folk, blues, country, gospel, rock and roll, and rockabilly to jazz and swing. His art work has been exhibited in major art galleries. The Pulitzer Prize Jury awarded him a special award for "his profound impact on popular music marked by lyrical compositions of extraordinary poetic power." We saw him perform at the California Mid State Fair and he was fantastic. I want to get my hands on Tarantula: Poems by Dylan the next time we are in SF.

Festival of the Arts

                                                                         
This is the work of Debra Jurey. I have two pairs of her Russian beaded earrings that are wonderful. I have given both of my sisters treasures from her jewelry. The beading is like nothing I have ever seen. It is stunning. On Saturday, May 28, 10-6, she will be selling her jewelry at the Festival Of The Arts in the downtown city park in Paso Robles. It is a FREE event to the public and there will be 56 artists selling their goods. Debra will be in Booth # 11. My husband has been in training in the Bay Area, perhaps when he comes home I can talk him into a journey up North to Paso.

Pismo Beach Fashion

This weekend my best childhood friend Lisa came to the Beach with Katherine, my goddaughter. If one wants to follow beach trends follow Katherine. She is all of 12 years old. She had a unique feather put into her beautiful hair on a recent trip to Hawaii. She wore a darling modern tee with a cool Juicy type black sweat jacket. The best thing about her get up was the two different socks in the keds. When I asked her why she wears two different socks her response was "it is not worth my effort to have a matching pair". Very wise. Now we adults need to remember this when stressing about finding the mate to the other sock. Fun in the sun.