toe box talk

 I bought new dress shoes yesterday. Yes, I'm hooked on Hoka. I have tried other shoes, but this brand remains my favorite. And I always enjoy a trip to Sports Basement, such a fun and funky store. The shoes on the right are worn out and those on the left brand new. Updated and very fashionable, right?

and guess what?

 I started watching Little House on the Prairie just to make fun of it to the Blogmaid who is SUCH a fan. Well, I really like it and the plot moves right along with some good acting, especially from the kids. So I'm hooked and worried about the weather, the Osages, Mr. Edwards, Caleb and Jack, the dog. The Flix®.

Imperial Tea Court

 I met Pamela and Joe for lunch yesterday down at Ferry Plaza and we had a nice long session with jasmine tea and assorted "now what is this?" dumplings. There was a lot of catch-up conversation and much needed laughter. 

sweet goodbyes

 Heidi and Rob were wonderful to host a goodbye/good luck dinner for granddaughter Sam and her Luke last night. Doug and Barb were there to help ease the sadness and everything was very nice and we laughed and tried not to cry. I am so glad that I got to know this g.dot so well ~ fortune smiled on me.

not so Grand Old Party

 First Mitch McConnell, now Lindsey Graham. Two old white Trump lapdogs are no longer with us. Yes, we need new, energetic young people of all colors to lead our nation back to Democracy. 

Sept. 14th ~ mark all calendars everywhere

 (LOS ANGELES, July 8, 2026) Nominations for the 78th Emmy® Awards were announced today from the Wolf Theatre in the Saban Media Center. The live ceremony was hosted by Emmy winner Liza Colón-Zayas (The Bear) and Emmy winner Jeff Hiller (Somebody Somewhere) along with Television Academy Chair Cris Abrego.

Among nominations for acclaimed performers such as Steve Carell (Rooster), Jamie Lee Curtis (The Bear), Harrison Ford (Shrinking), Lisa Kudrow (The Comeback), Gary Oldman (Slow Horses) and Michelle Pfeiffer (Margo’s Got Money Troubles), a slew of new faces and breakout performances were recognized including Taylor Dearden (The Pitt), Chase Infiniti (The Testaments), Sarah Pidgeon (Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette) and Connor Storrie (Saturday Night Live).

friends and Etruscans

 Chris and Mark like to stay at the Seal Rock Inn when they visit from San Luis Obispo and I was happy to meet them there for a very fine breakfast yesterday. Then, as promised, I visited the Legion and said hello to my old Rodin pals in the middle photo.  I should have been enthralled with the Etruscan exhibit, but I was only vaguely impressed. Do watch the video first, if you go. The bottom photo is from the women's bathroom. You are welcome.