I have a (not so great) top loader washing machine. After trying several home-made detergents, I find this one works best for me. In a large...

A day in pictures.

A few weeks ago I was in my back yard, pruning my tree, in a tank top and shorts. I was sweating in the sun. Two days later I was freezing ...

Not too long ago,while visiting a friend, I admired her blossoming lemon tree. "We never use those lemons." WHAT? Of course, I off...

I make my own bread, and I am spoiled. I hate running out of bread unprepared, as a trip to the bakery always ends with frustration at the h...

It's a new year, and one of the highest ranking resolutions seems to be "Get Fit". I am right up there with them :). Let me in...

In March, I went on a wonderful 3 day vacation with my girls. On the way, we stopped at the Seed Bank in Petaluma. What a fabulous place! I ...