Category Archives: Top Picks

February Preview

Hi all. I made it across the border to Southern California and will be helping and staying with my parents for a month. I’ve registered them to get the vaccine and hope it will be soon now. I know some … Continue reading

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January Preview

Greetings. We are about to launch into the new year — 2021 woohoo! — so everyone hold on to their seats. I hope this year will be so much better! It could be a very strange New Year’s for sure, … Continue reading

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December Preview

Greetings. We’ve made it to the last month of the year. I gather not many people will be sorry to see 2020 go. Next year has got to be better, right? I guess December will be quieter this year — … Continue reading

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November Preview

We’ve made it to November … of this bruising year. I’m not sure what will happen in a few days from now with the U.S. election, but I hold out hope for a Biden/Harris win. And I hold out hope … Continue reading

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October Preview

Hello. It’s October!  Fall colors are in full swing here and the days have been staying nice. We returned from our enjoyable week away and are now back to reality I guess. Anxiety levels feel high this month with the … Continue reading

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September Preview

Greetings. We’ve made it to September. Ahhh what a weird, troubling year it’s been. It seeps into one’s bones over time being aware of those who’ve lost loved ones … or jobs … or had changes with school or even … Continue reading

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August Preview

Hello, we’ve made it to August. Gulp, does that mean it’s the last full month of summer? I sure hope it will last longer. It’s nice by the beach and not too hot because of the breeze and fog in … Continue reading

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July Preview

We’ve made it to July, woohoo. June flew by in a blur. We had some nice days but in general it was a pretty rainy month. It’s made things very green and lush here, which is nice and hopefully will … Continue reading

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June Preview

Well we made it to June, hard to believe. May went by pretty quickly but the tough news seems to continue. It’s crazy to see each day unfold … compounded by a divisive president who makes matters worse. It’s sad … Continue reading

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May Preview

Well, we are about to turn a corner on April and I don’t think I’ll miss it.  Sayounara April. The month of May looks like it will be a bit better, though I’m worried about setbacks of opening areas too … Continue reading

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