We all want to live in peace. The word, peace, has become a distant wish rather than a possibility. The 24/7 news keep reporting shootings and bombings, and emphasizing that peace is impossible. Many of us are shocked at what appears to us as senseless violence and feel helpless. This morning
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04/29/2019
Nasturtiums are known as an edible flower. We first saw them added to salads in France. They added a bit of zing and looked beautiful. The flowers add a peppery taste, as do the young leaves. We recently learned that a combination of nasturtium leaves and flowers make a delightful pesto. Chec
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04/28/2019
It has been a day full of smiles so far. The first cherries were a delight to see today at the Santa Barbara Farmers Market. They reminded us of the cherries we picked at our cousin's farm in the Loire Valley. She would serve them as part of her buffet breakfast with local cheeses, butter and c
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04/27/2019
It rained a bit last night as it did the night before. And today is overcast. This cheese maker specializes in goat cheese. We tasted and bought some that was made to taste like blue cheese. This is arugula, and Garden of Eden has the best! Tri-colore salad is a staple at our home.Spring oni
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04/27/2019
This morning we had an appointment in Oxnard, which is located south of us. It takes about 25 minutes to get there from our home. Since we were in close proximity, to the new Whole Foods at the Collection, we stopped there to pick up food for dinner. Along the sidewalks were these incredible b
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04/26/2019
Yesterday afternoon, we took a walk on the other side of Sandyland beach. These beautiful clouds appeared behind the mountains, as the ocean breezes were clearing the overcast skies. We loved the contrast of colors represented in this moment, it exuded peace! The mind can go in a thousand direc
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04/26/2019
We are both fascinated by the variety of succulents. So it is logical that we seem to find them everywhere we wander. We loved the imaginative containers for these lovely gifts from Nature.Our neighbor who like Ron studied bonsai, now uses his bonsai pots as homes for his succulent collection.
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04/25/2019
On our last visit to Island View Nursery in Carpinteria, we were enchanted by the various ideas the owners had for living gifts. Pictured above is and example. The container is the husk of a palm leaf which is waterproof, and sturdy. This one used a giant clam shell made of a lightweight concre
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04/24/2019
So far this week, we have had lovely sunny days with temperatures highs of 70, with cool ocean breezes. This well trimmed tree was showing off its very first light green leaves in contrast with the very blue skies...We spotted this unusual bush on the wall of the Cost Plus building! No one could
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04/24/2019
As a real estate marketing professional in any aspect of the real estate field, it would be wise to take time to discover your “it factor.” On several occasions we have asked sellers why they chose one agent over another with excellent track records, presentations, etc. Their response falls into
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04/23/2019
