Santa Barbara: The Good

Back again from Santa Barbara, which has become our summer tradition. It’s not that we aren’t willing to travel anywhere else, it’s just that Santa Barbara is so nice, and so easy–easy to get to, and easy to be in…. Read moreSanta Barbara: The Good

About That Rain

You know all that rain I wrote about yesterday? When we get rain, this is what happens in the mountains.

“Go Outside Walk in Rain”

California is experiencing a record drought. To those caught in a polar vortex, our balmy winter temperatures may sound like paradise–but they actually indicate a really big problem. Winter is our rainy season, and we just haven’t gotten rain this… Read more“Go Outside Walk in Rain”

Thankful Thursday

Looking back, it’s clear that weather is on my mind a lot this November–all but one of my Thankful Thursdays have been related to that topic! And since we’re having a grey, rainy spell here in sunny southern California, it’s… Read moreThankful Thursday

Rainy Day Fun

We had a lovely rainy day yesterday, and Baguette had fun at home, with Bestie, and on a walk to see actual water in the L.A. River. Take a look:

Rain!

Yesterday we got our first real taste of fall and winter. Baguette loved every minute of it. At one point, she even brought the umbrella inside. But it was already open, so no bad luck there. I assume. Although on… Read moreRain!

This is Winter?

I live in L.A., which means it never gets that cold. Mind you, you’ll find plenty of people bundled up against the weather. But it doesn’t rain that much, and while the temperatures can drop over night, a really cold… Read moreThis is Winter?

Rain, Rain, Go Away

Actually, I like the rain, except when I have to commute in it. But I do think that the rain predicted for today and Sunday is going to put a damper (that only sounds like a pun) on our usual… Read moreRain, Rain, Go Away

The End is Near

It must be. I can understand the late-season heat wave we just got through. On its own. But nothing can explain the prediction of rain for tomorrow. This is not January. And when you put late-season heat wave and early… Read moreThe End is Near