We were delighted to see this new buffalo family in the wine country yesterday, on the road as we headed to Rusack winery for a picnic with our friends. We love seeing new life and new endeavors like this one. However, you plan to celebrate, we found this quote by Tom Peters to be great advice a
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12/31/2017
Yesterday, we were showing our friends the wonderful whimsical architecture of a building in Santa Barbara. We spotted this picture in an office, and it made me smile. The long neck of the ostrich from a distance looked like a strange palm tree, and we got up close, the face was precious. It was
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12/31/2017
We had a beautiful mild day. It began foggy, and gradually as we reached the market the sun was shining. We found this lovely display of a variety of carrots at Roots. with the sign Candy Bar Carrots Satisfies.Brussel Sprouts are here and in season. The other day, we found some deep plum sprou
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12/30/2017
This morning, we were picking up friends who flew to the Santa Barbara Airport i to spend the weekend and celebration of the arrival of 2018 with us. As we waited for their plane to arrive, we noticed this wonderful sign hanging on the building. Peace in every language is a powerful message! Wi
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12/29/2017
We were waiting at the left turn signal heading to our Yoga class. This SUV with the back window was in front of us. We noticed this happy dog, and just below his face was the message on the window, "WAG MORE!" This is wonderful advice for all of us. If we paid more attention to what makes us
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12/29/2017
Several years ago, we were in Milan on New Year’s Eve. To celebrate we decided to see a performance at La Scala, one of the world's most famous Opera venue. We bought tickets for The Sleeping Beauty ballet. Prior to the ballet, we dined at a wonderful restaurant within walking distance of La S
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12/28/2017
Painting by Karl Von Piloty of The Murder of Julius Caesar 1865 New Year’s Day is one of the oldest holidays celebrated by mankind. Historically it originated in Babylon. Babylon was a kingdom founded in Mesopotamia, 18th-6th century B.C., today known as Iraq. The Babylonians celebrated the New
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12/28/2017
We have dedicated this week to taking it easy, as we have finished all our projects. We are taking time to be still, to reflect, and to fill our souls with nature's bounty. We have beautiful sunny weather, clear skies and great air quality. And we are seeing miracles everywhere! "Around us, l
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12/27/2017
We had a wonderful Christmas Celebration: great food and great wines! Today, we decided to extend the holiday, all of our clients are doing the same. We took a wonderful yoga class at a different Yoga studio, as one of our favorite teachers was teaching there. We stopped at Lookout Park, where
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12/26/2017
Ron and I wish you a Merry Christmas, and Merry Everything you are celebrating. We think of a celebration as a shared moment of delight. May you have many delightful moments during this holiday season! Pictured above is one of our favorite trees in Santa Barbara County. It is the Westerlay
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12/25/2017
