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The Dog Days of Summer have swooped in with a vengeance this year. With the sun blazing almost everywhere, we're wearing bright summery...

In case you missed it, I'm publishing this post once more, Happy Sunday! Nothing says "summer" like a paper lantern. Around for...

Every been in a restaurant when it turns "Happy Hour?" You notice the mood instantly changes as everyone is ready for fun. Whenever I'm...

After an iffy May, it's suddenly 80 degrees in the shade here in Oakland. We've got our deck ready - pots of plants trimmed, the grill...

Don't you love the month of August? No holidays. No expectations. That got me thinking. Why not celebrate August like we're living in...

The other day, my friend Connie texted me this beautiful box of apples. She and her grandsons had picked them in her Oregon yard and...