Category Archives: Life in Malibu

Sunday June 27, 2010 Malibu, California Yes, another perfect summer day Happy Happy Birthday!  Yesterday the girls got together at a cute restaurant called Off Vine  to celebrate one of my BFFs big 4-0 birthday.   Perfect weather, wonderful company, good food and bottomless mimosas, champagne and bloody marys made for a glorious afternoon.  Birthday Girl: Continue reading “Happy Birthday!”

Sunday June 6, 2010 Malibu, California Sun, Sun and more Sun Back in late January, I wrote about a hike a took called Escondido Falls Part I.  The trail I took was part of the Backbone Trail, which is about a 45 mile trail through the Santa Monica Mountains that starts at Will Rogers ParkContinue reading “Backbone Trail No. 2”

Monday May 31, 2010 Malibu, California Delightful Summer Weather Today is my first Memorial Day weekend in 3 years. It is good to be back in the States and celebrate holidays that are important to Americans.  While driving to Malibu Bluff's park this morning for playtime with Skipper and Yuki and listening to AM radioContinue reading “Memorial Day 2010”

Friday May 28, 2010 Malibu, California Gorgeous Weather Earlier this week, while feeling blue, I took a walk along Zuma Beach with Yuki-chan.  It was an unusually cold and blustery day for Malibu in May.  I was mourning the death of a colleague, the destruction of the Gulf Coast and angry that we still don'tContinue reading “Reflecting…”

Sunday May 23, 2010 Malibu, California Sun, Wind and Chilly A few days ago, it seemed summer has finally arrived where the sun was shining brightly and the temperatures were in the 70s in Malibu.  Then today, suddenly, the sun shone brightly, but cold, chilly wind started blowing.  Out came the jackets, scarves and hatsContinue reading “Where’s Summer?”

Wednesday May 19, 2010 Malibu, California Sun Well, that was scary.  Went to bed early 10 pm last nite cuz had to get up at 4am for a 430am conf call yesterday.  Woke up just before 4am this morning again to Yuki-chan barking and commotion.  The house in front of me was billowing smoke.  ItContinue reading “Scary”

Sunday May 9, 2010 Malibu, California Happy Mother's Day! So it's been an interesting week.  Weather in Malibu has been gorgeous and the wildflowers are in full bloom due to the rains we had.  And allergies.  I've never had allergies in Malibu before but since I've been back it's one after the other.  The latestContinue reading “This and That and the Wise Words of Desmond Tutu”

Wednesday April 28, 2010 Malibu, California Sunshine but Cool We had a bit of rain last night which again is unusual but this morning the skies were clear.  Took the dogs to Malibu Bluff Parks again (our morning ritual).  Seems we were the first to be at the park as it was about 545am andContinue reading “Dodging Snails”

Sunday April 25, 2010 La Canada, California Sunny and Perfect! Woke up early this morning feeling fantastic!  Haven't felt this way in over 3 weeks.  Doctors were right, I needed rest and lots of it.  No more headaches.   Took the dogs to the park and played fetch with Yuki for about 30 minutes.  After aboutContinue reading “Descanso Gardens”

Saturday April 24, 2010 Malibu, California Sunny! I had to take my Prius to Toyota of Santa Monica for the 5000mile tune up and "recall" maintenance last Wednesday.  I showed up at 653am, was first in line when they opened at 7am and thought I'd be out of there by 8am.  But noooooo,   the supposedlyContinue reading “Santa Monica Farmers Market”