Spellbound was held at the Langhum Hotel in Pasadena, a beautiful place. The Langhum was elegant, oozing with chic-ness, yet wasn't stuffy nor pretenious. The classes were held in old ballrooms.  I could imagine it back in the day were…

So very happy. I would have never guessed that blogging would have opened up such opportunities. The people I have met, places I have visited, friendship shared, a genuine kindness that amazes me, where I raise my hands to the…

  Each and every day of the week,      Every minute of the hour,    To trust that no matter what happens,   Dreams come true.

Spellbound  [ˈspɛlˌbaʊnd] adjective "Having ones attention held as though one is bound by a spell." I am. Utterly captivated by Spellbound. The kindred spirits, the teachers and activities, the creative talent oozing from every amazing artistic person gathered, the place, the…

A scarred pumpkin sits in an urn at my cousin Judy's home. Want to know how to do it?   How to scar a pumpkin. See how to scar a pumpkin.   Do tell me your favorite pumpkin recipe?

  What really matters?  The number one lesson I hope I have taught my children: What matters is that they love, and are loved. And that they find happiness with who and where they are. Everything after and with that…