I felt like a princess walking down the red carpet walkway to the back of the exquisite dining hall of the Ahwahnee hotel. The hall had high ceilings lit by numerous chandeliers. On each table a single tall candle was lit. A pianist’s beautiful music spread throughout the hall. It was lovely. We were seated [...]

Tis the season to get together with friends, eat all sorts of yummy treats, and make every attempt to insure that Santa knows that your name should not be on the naughty list

It has been 5 years since we were a family of 5 for Christmas. Five years! Sort of baffles my mind that it has been that long — yet baffles my mind that it’s only been that long. I mean, there’s been a lot happenings since then. My life has found a new norm and [...]

1.5 cups of pomegranate juice 2 ounces absolute citron vodka (or white tequila) 1 ounce contreau liquor 1 cup of ice 2 old friends Mix well. Laugh, love, and catch up on each others lives.