The Final Resting Place of the Caifornian

I don’t know what it is, but ever since I’ve moved here I’ve been attracted to this old sign. I love how it’s all rusted and twisted up and obviously from something grand. I figured it was about time to take a picture (next time I head out that way I’ll bring [...]

Share & Tell: My Desktop Image

I’ll admit it, today is one of those days that I just don’t have anything planned to write about. Of course, I had tons of stuff swarming my brain yesterday, but it was the weekend so I was holding off on posting. And yep, you guessed, now, I can’t for the life of [...]

One of the Cool Things About Living in SoCal

A while back, the hubby and I were driving back from brunch and took a different, more scenic route home through the hills. And as we were twisting and turning along, admiring the houses, I scream “a Frank Lloyd Wright house! Turn around!!!” Thankfully, my husband, does on occasion listen to me. [...]

Thursday Thirteen - Chicago, My Kind of Town

1. hung out at the ultra-hip, über-trendy hotel lobby, feeling way out of my element
2. walked around Navy Pier
3. ate Chicago deep dish pizza at Pizzeria Due (Uno was too crowded)
4. took the L
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Apu’s Kwik-E-Mart in Burbank, CA

Originally uploaded by katysabrat.
As you may or may not have heard, in a promotional stunt to back the upcoming Simpson’s movie, a select few 7-eleven stores have gone through a complete overhaul. Here in Burbank, we’re the proud residents of the new Kwik-E-Mart. So of course I had to stop by first [...]

Off to a Good Start

Alison Krauss & Union Station @ the Greek Originally uploaded by katysabrat.
You know it’s going to be one helluva night when it starts out at Denny’s! Yeah well, they hubby figured it was closer to the ATM and wouldn’t have a huge crowd like anything in Silver Lake would have.
We got to the show [...]

Sometimes, All You Need is a Hand to Hold

How sweet is this? Keep watching because it’s the last 20 or so seconds that gets ya.

Thursday Thirteen - Things that Make Me Smile

Thirteen Things that Make Me Smile
1. My husband doing his goofy, white-boy dance
2. My pupster smiling when he’s tummy up getting love
3. When our cat tries to snuggle with our dog
4. Reading praise for my website
5. Phone calls and emails [...]

I’m Leaving on a Jet Plane…

And while I know when I’ll be back again, I might not remember everything. Ah…wine country! Should be a blast and most definitely needed.
Here it is, shortly after midnight and yes, we did indeed just finish packing. Mind you, I had things pretty much pre-packed (and I was packed) I was just [...]

Thursday Thirteen - Vacation Packing

Here are Thirteen Things I must bring with me wherever I go on vacation…
1. socks to sleep in - my feet are always cold, even in the dead of summer
2. lipbalm - I am addicted and as an addict, I need to know my lip stuff is right near by.
3. and 4. [...]