One rule that came out of the amazing adventure in Mexico is “Dawn is not allowed to make eye contact with Mariachi.” Why? Well, it’s like this: I studied Spanish for 5 years in junior high and high school. Although I never intended to travel abroad or to use it in a career, or maybe [...]
Sep
08
Feb
04
Smile number 5 – for Saturday
Thank you Heather for the picture. Another reason to smile: vacations in Mexico. How I wish I could plan a trip there right now. Warm sun, cool breeze, lovely ocean, and cold Sol beer. Perfect for my cold soul.
Jul
21
Leaving California Behind Again
I wonder if anyone has noticed my absence? I’ve been in California since July 1. Tomorrow I fly home with the kids, Andrew having returned home days ago, because the poor man has to work. I could use all the well wishes and mental support you can send out to me. For good children who [...]
Jul
29
Travel Day
We’re flying home today. I’m sad to say. We didn’t manage to do everything or see everyone we wanted to on this trip. We definitely reaffirmed that we have a wonderful family here and a lovely bunch of friends. Back to the regular running commentary of my life soon.
Jul
08
Shoo-She
Yesterday was another beautiful day on the California coast. It was Tammie’s last day off on her long weekend and we decided to take the kids out for lunch and to Happy Hollow. For lunch, we unanimously decided to go for sushi, to Mobo in Santa Cruz, where Tam and I used to meet for [...]