As an early teen my best friend in Florida was from Michigan and always talked about Sanders (pronounced saun-ders) hot fudge. I was a bit of a hot fudge sundae freak so she was very excited to share a jar she had gotten from a friend visiting from Michigan. (At the time you could only get it in Michigan. Like Coors beer around the same time.) So when I found Sanders Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels at Costco I had to try them. And as expected, like the hot fudge sauce, they were delicious! This Read more [...]

I love my car. As a child I never understood why my mom was so attached to her car. I thought it was sweet but I didn't really understand it. Until now. My mom didn't even start driving until she was in her thirties. I remember being in the back seat of the car while she practiced with her driving instructor, Mr. Peterson. (Can't believe I remember his name.) So when she got a new car it was a really big deal. Every single time. I recall my parents buying only one brand new car, a station wagon Read more [...]

So here it is the new year and I just happen upon a book I can hardly put down. For personal reasons this book is one of the best I have ever read. Likely due to the timing of it, I am only halfway through it and although it's only been a couple days, I already know I will "read" it again. As per usual with books I give a 5 Heart Rating, I say "read" it because I don't actually read books anymore. I only listen to them on audio. This book is not only no exception but I also highly Read more [...]

I want to start a trend. Well sort of. The "trend" I'd like to start actually dates back to the Nara period (early 700s) in Japan. Furoshiki, the Japanese traditional art of wrapping gifts, or really just about anything, in cloth, is one of the best takeaways from my experience with the culture. I have been wrapping things in furoshiki for about 35 years and have to say it is one of the most clever practices ever. Leave it to the Japanese to come up with it.

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This is a great water bottle! Made of copper. I got one. Then I got my son one for his birthday, and soon after my daughter got one. We love it!

You can order online but if you're in the Temecula Valley area Temecula Yoga Collective has them and they're on sale for 20% off right at this moment. Here's a link to order online. You can also get them via Amazon. Of course.

https://ayurbottle.com/?gclid=CjwKCAiA3vfgBRB9EiwAkfpd3FYi5pKkaAiSTvDPEn4k1GA1GNPBH9CfCyx-3pQqN7hW155u-qJwFRoCiygQAvD_BwE

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