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Mojo’s First Vacation

After about three reschedules, Mojo finally had the opportunity to go to my parent’s lake house — perhaps a bit exaggerated, as it’s not exactly on the lake — in Weldon, California near Lake Isabella. I was fortunate to see … Continue reading

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Mom’s New Year Day Brunch 2011

After watching the Tournament of Roses parade, I readied myself for mom’s New Year Day brunch. In addition to the pictured food there was also Baked Char Siu Bao, Beans, two crudites with dip and assorted pickled olives. It was … Continue reading

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Trail, Oregon

On December 8, I traveled about 715 miles to Trail, Oregon to visit La Reina del Jamón in her new home, on the river. During my visit, we ventured to surrounding towns/cities, such as Shady Cove, Eagle Point, Union Creek, … Continue reading

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Memorial Day Pajama Party (Part II)

I don’t even recall when I started taking the close-ups. This portion also contains photos that were not even taken by me due to dilapidation. Ha ha ha ha ha! I had such a good time. REMINDER: If you want … Continue reading

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Memorial Day Pajama Party (Part I)

There were so many pictures I had to split the slide show in half — besides which Michael only has two sides — and I had to forego captions, otherwise I would have had to break it down even further. … Continue reading

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David’s Fortieth Birthday

Sunday, my brother had a party to celebrate his fortieth birthday party. I made him ceviche and fixed his birthday cake, which mom broke removing from the cake pan. No dieting that day as there were so many good things … Continue reading

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Worst Birthday Ever

Saturday may have been host to the worst birthday ever – it really wasn’t; that was the birthday joke – but this party-goer had the best time ever. The cake was courtesy King Leo d.b.a. Kingly Creations. Towards evening, Tisa, … Continue reading

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Saint Patrick’s Day at Baja Cantina

At the last minute I learned about an invitation from La Reina de las Abejas that La Reina del Jamón had emailed to Facebook friends to join her at / Baja Cantina to celebrate Saint Patrick’s day. I am glad … Continue reading

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Birthday Blessings & Gratitude

I had wanted to take Rula Lenska for dim sum in Chinatown, so I called La Reina de las Abejas and Los Feliz. It was a "beautiful day for a birthday, Francine." I was having so much fun I forgot … Continue reading

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Belated Birthday Post

I finally got around to creating a slide show from Dad’s Birthday Brunch. Mom made turkey, roast pork, green bean casserole, yams, gravy, buttered bread, salsa, potatoes au gratin, a birthday cake, and cranberries. I can’t even remember everything she … Continue reading

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