4/5 stars Wildfires are not uncommon in California. In 1983, Malibu burned because one family hosted a party. Not just any party. The annual be-there-or-be-square Riva Party. (I really just wanted an excuse to say “be there or be square,” so thank you, TJR for that opportunity.) You may have known that Mick Riva was…
Month: March 2021
Book Review: Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White
5 stars “‘Why did you do all this for me?’ he asked. ‘I don’t deserve it. I’ve never done anything for you.’ ‘You have been my friend,’ replied Charlotte. ‘That in itself is a tremendous thing.’” I have loved this story since I was a little girl, but reading it as an adult was so…
Book Review: The Photographer by Mary Dixie Carter
3/5 stars Delta Dawn is a highly sought-after, very talented photographer. Her work frequently takes her into the homes of New York City’s elite families, as her specialty is photographing children. When Delta books a job with the Straubs, popular and successful architects, she finds herself drawn to both Amelia and Fritz Straub, as well…
A Day in the Lifestyle – March
Never underestimate your power to recreate your life. It’s been so long since I’ve been able to find the time to get one of these posts done – the last one was in OCTOBER! With work, and family, and work, and reading, and work, and baking, and work, I have very little time for blogging….