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Go Get Yourself Some Cheap Sunglasses

X Go Get Yourself Some Cheap Sunglasses — It’s International Sunglasses Day! I can’t quite remember when my love affair with mirrored aviator sunglasses began.  I think growing up in Los Angeles in the 80s is the first clue. Living in a place that receives nearly 300 sunny days per year, sunglasses aren’t just an […]

It’s World Martini Day!

It's World Martini Day!

X It’s World Martini Day! Happy World Martini Day! I do love martinis, but usually I like something a little different. My go-to back in the US was a Dirty Martini, made with — (for me) vodka and olive juice (brine).  For some reason, the Irish have not caught on to this cocktail.  But what […]

It’s Raspberry Popover Day!

Raspberry Popover Day

X It’s Raspberry Popover Day! [I initially filmed this for Raspberry Popover Day, which occurs in May.  I wasn’t ready to publish then, but I’m sharing now, because raspberries are still in season, so what not?  I hope you enjoy!] I am celebrating Raspberry Popover Day with a new-to-me pastry!  I have made many Yorkshire […]

I’m Celebrating 53 Revolutions Around the Sun!

Maya -- 53 Years Old

X I’m Celebrating 53 Revolutions Around the Sun! X   Today, I am celebrating my 53rd birthday. It’s a milestone that I’m grateful to reach, and I’m excited to reflect on the past year and look forward to the future. As I look back on the 365 days, it’s been filled with ups and downs. […]

Cancer Survivors Day

Maya -- Cancer Survivors Day

Cancer Survivors Day X X National Cancer Survivors Day is an annual event celebrated on the first Sunday in June in many communities worldwide. It is a day to celebrate the lives of those who have survived cancer, provide inspiration to those who are recently diagnosed, offer support to families, and reach out to the […]

It’s Our 10th Wedding Anniversary

X It’s Our 10th Wedding Anniversary! X Today is very special. In fact, it is momentous, for us at least. Ten years ago, we professed our love and commitment to each other and got married. As many couples will agree, reaching the ten year anniversary is a real milestone worth celebrating. Looking back through the […]