30 January, 2010

Amazing donuts at Flora.

Going back to bed.

The Golden Girls.

Wingladies.

Camin-ohhhhhhh.

Being surrounded by friends at the Hotsy Totsy.

The Last Word.

29 January, 2010

Lazy mornings.

Leftover pizza for breakfast.

This hilarious blog.

Seamed stockings.

Film noir on a rainy night in San Francisco.

Popcorn.

"Everybody likes everybody when they're kissing." (From Pickup on South Street.)

Making it happen.

Coming home.

28 January, 2010

Friends in the backyard.

Tamales.

Walks.

Eavesdropping on the conversations of middle school boys.


Orange trees.

Mossy bricks.

My DVR.

Best friends far away.

Gioia.

Girl talk.

"Big Love."

27 January, 2010

Getting caught up.

Blue skies!

The smell of freshly mowed grass.

Well wishes.

Seymour in a fur hat.

Sleepover guests/helpers.

Mint chip ice cream.

Al Pacino in an endearing role.

26 January, 2010

A little extra sleep.

Returns.

Sopes and Mexican Coke.

Putting things in the mail.

Getting organized.

Voyeuristic television.

Trail mix.

Tibetan Leisure.

25 January, 2010

Sleeping in.

An office in a tent.

Leftover polenta muffins with maple butter.

General coziness.

Lazy days.

Buckling down.

A good reason to stay up all night.

Pawn Stars.

24 January, 2010

Homemade graham crackers.

Camino.

Pastel cocktails.

Lemon curd.

Whittling.

Acceptance.

A roaring fire.

Pulling off a great idea.

Plaid.

My Swiss Army knife.

Ghost stories.

S'mores over the fire.

Kerosene lamp collections.

Helpers.

My dishwasher.

23 January, 2010

Spreading the love.

Making marshmallows.

A beautiful day for a walk.

Making strangers smile.

Graham cracker dough- yum.

Naps in my fort.

Louisa's place.

"Big Business."

Rune.

Moms.

Going to bed early.

22 January, 2010

Hugs.

Prompt phone calls.

Manchego and greens.

Father-daughter pedicures.

Eclair indulgences.

Wolf pigeon poetry.


Naps.

Maple butter.

New and old friends.

Making progress.

Doggie dreams.

21 January, 2010

Grooming day.

My cozy fort.

Fresh chickpeas.

Coconut.

Collecting sticks.

Being prepared.

Backup plans.

Curry on a cold night.

Billiard triumphs.

Cocktail clubs.

Make believe.

20 January, 2010

Evie Sands.

Supplies.

Brown Sugar Kitchen.

Catching up with Via.

Fort building.

Trail mix.

19 January, 2010

Analysis.

Late morning naps.

Getting caught in a thunder/hailstorm on our walk.

Towels.

Being cozy.

Friendly neighbors.

Horchata.

Cherry bourbon.

Planning dinners.

A Basement Affair.

18 January, 2010

Eagerly anticipated phone calls.

Perfectly-timed distractions.

Shopping for pots!

Colors.

Having a reason to giggle in the rain.

Clean dishes!

Gossip.

Steven Seagal, Lawman.

Quality time with Ms. Tsai.

17 January, 2010

Rainy day roadtrips.

Mustard fields.

The coast.

Sam's.

A break in the clouds.

Adam Ant.

Brookemas.

Friends who bring dinner and nostalgia.

Jordan Catalano.

The agony of teenagedom.

Truths.

16 January, 2010

Clean dishes.

Getting back on track.

Umbrella etiquette.

The amazing Jessica Moe.

Croquettas.

Museum run-ins.

Bart run-ins.

Chads and Trixies.

Getting home.

15 January, 2010

Sleep, and lots of it.

Having the best friends.

Cheese.

Walks that clear your head.


Secret houses.

Communications.

Burritos.

Temporary roommates.

Mochi topping.

Robert Duvall.

Blogging in bed.

14 January, 2010

Erik.

Catching the worm.

Big plans.

Typewriter cases.

Old main streets.

Getting things done.

Turquoise being the new "it" color.

Poached eggs.

Awesome friends.

Raw space.

Butter.

Finally going to bed.

13 January, 2010

Breaking my fever.

Long walks.

Dream houses.

Drum lessons.

The elusive horseshoe stamp!

Healthy lunches.

Lanterns.

Tree deliveries.

Big Love.

EST.

12 January, 2010

The fever reducing powers of Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen.

Comfort food.

Mark's studio.

Smoke cats.

Fresh air.

Naps.

Yoga farms.

Farro pasta.

Checks in the mail.

Feeling a little better.

Choose Your Own Adventure stories.

Bedtime.

11 January, 2010

Sudafed.

Crystallized ginger.

Naps.

10 January, 2010

Morning coziness.

Leftovers for breakfast.

Naps.

Creme fraiche ice cream.

Local history.

German food by Jenn.

Pictionary Telephone.

Having my buddy back.

Jammies.

9 January, 2010

Smoked pork hash.

Nerding out at the paper fair.

Local pride.

Getting my money back.

A moment at home by myself.

Californian superiority.

Sharing food.

Cherry bourbon and gingerale.

Competetive boys.

Old photos.

Kids.

Chinese checkers in bed.

8 January, 2010

Walking to Fanny's.

Family photos.

Chris' sway with the sun gods.

Lobster rolls.

Goat farms and goat cheese.

Duarte's.


Enormous waves.

Laboratory glass.

Ici.

Having a minute to relax.

Being on the regulars list.

Farro.

Elvis' birthday party.

Lucky Juju- where friends meet.

7 January, 2010

A clean bill of health.

Persimmon and radicchio salad with ricotta salata on fresh baguette.

Bleach.

Vacuuming.

Having a reason to tidy the guest room.

Shawn and Chris!!!

A delicious dinner upstairs at Chez P.

Flamingos and clowns.

Houseguests.

6 January, 2010

Tangerines.

Cannellini beans.

Getting organized.

Naps.

Strange, quiet love stories.

Peanut fudge ice cream for dinner.

5 January, 2010

Ranunculas.

Tiny tangerines.

Sidewalk vegetable gardens.

Encounters of the squirrel kind.

Editing photos.

Broken Social Scene.

Getting out.

Peppermint Patties with candy cane swizzle sticks.

Miss Christy Thomas.

Ice.

4 January, 2010

Days off.

Covering ground.

Travel plans.

Yummy lunches.

Garden plans.

3 January, 2010

A good day at the Point.

Lanterns.

Brunch with Kelsey and Jessica.

Naps.

My co-sleuth.

The Kabuki theater.

Robert Downey, Jr..

A great weekend.

2 January, 2010

Annual adventures

Going to the races.

My knowledge of Santa Anita jockeys, thanks to reality television.

Nacho cheese.

Walks.

Another amazing dinner at Camino.

Smashed chickpeas with grapefruit and preserved lemons.

Downtime.

Bedtime stories.

A rendezvous at the Hotsy Totsy just like old times.

Approval.

1 January, 2010

A new year!

The sound of leaves falling on a quiet morning.

Exploring the other side of town.

Race plans.

Pawn Stars.

Counter space.

Climbing into a freshly made bed with clean linens.

Rituals.