I don’t believe I ever knew the drive and dedication of Henri Matisse. Inspired by Matisse Learning about him this week during my Love Art, Happy Life lesson was inspiring.  I often contemplate what I...

I will soon be the proud owner of a set of Wobble Bottom Glasses! I’ll start at the beginning in that I can often do something that others can’t:  buy my own Christmas presents and still be...

No one lives in pure bliss. I believe that we all have the desire for something more, something fulfilling, something that doesn’t feel like work. When we aren’t honoring that desire, we often feel...

Every year, like clockwork, I end up battling beetles.  They are the literal scourge of my weeping pussy willow and cherry trees as well as my beautiful roses.  I tend to blame the former occupants of our home...

The LAHL artist of the week is Wassily Kandinsky and he has traditionally been one of my favorites. I remember a visit to either the Guggenheim or MOMA in my late teens and I bought a journal with a Kandinsky...

The weather this year has thus far been unpredictable and varied.  Our late Winter and early Spring has consisted of a mix of 70F days and 20F days, often within 24 hours of each other.  It hasn’t done...

Last month I shared my first go at homemade beef jerky.  In preparation for our trip to Maine, I explored other options with the Island Spice Marinade. A.D. and I are fans of Jerk seasoning and I am...

First, please note that I am not sponsored by Blue Apron, thought wouldn’t mind if I was!  Hints to BA! Second, don’t hate if you don’t think Foodie and Blue Apron go together.  I’ll...