To My Father - A Vietnam War Veteran

Happy Veterans Day, Daddy.  I love you so much, and I'm very proud of your service to this great country during the Vietnam War. You're the cutest darn Navy man I've ever known.  And to all United States Veterans, a big Thank You and God Bless!

My Dad

I took the following pictures in New York at the Vietnam Memorial,
during our Spring 2010 visit.

 

Please thank a Veteran today, and consider donating money toward holiday care packages for the Men and Women currently serving our country.  Thanks!

Golfing With The Stars

As a golf instructor, in my opinion, my son-in-law Mark has the best profession ever.  And the course he works at . . . well, it's a beauty, and the best part, it's nestled into our little canyon oasis.  In recent years, as Hollywood companies have moved out of LA and into our community's industrial areas, it's become quite common for those who work in the entertainment industry to drop by our local course for a quick round of golf.

Having lived in Southern California my entire life (and remember, I am married to a stormtrooper), I'm not one to be star struck, but I just had to post a photograph of Mark's latest encounter with a not-so-ordinary golf enthusiast.

I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw Mark standing beside an extremely well-dressed and handsome Cheech Marin.  At 64 years young, Cheech looks crazy good!  Oh, and my son-in-law, well he's a handsome one, too!

Cheech then (in character, of course)

And Cheech at Robinson Ranch -- November 2010

How great is that pic!  

Tale Of A Vintage Weiss Brooch

What I wore to the Valley Thrift Store.

Thrifted Mossimo tee and Express jeans - $10.00

Scarf crocheted by little ol' me.  Yarn thrifted - .40

And a little Pink and Black ensemble I purchased.

Banana Republic Cardigan - $6.00

Cute Polka Dot Camisole tank - $1.50


And together . . . not bad, but I can do better.

So I added a Weiss vintage brooch inherited from my
Aunt Lois, who just so happens to be the beautiful blonde in my previous post.

Weiss brooch - priceless!


Not bad for $7.50.  What do you think?

1960's Glam in LA's Chinatown

Circa 1960

Mom, my brother, Dad, Auntie (the beautiful blonde), my grandmother "Gammy" in the corner, and Great Grandmother.  I was but a mere thought . . . a possibility, at the time this photograph was taken.

Just an ordinary night dining out in LA's Chinatown.  Seems so glamorous, doesn't it.  Maybe it's the white linens on the table or the black and white photo, I don't know, but I think I was meant to live in a different time.

Happy Sunday to Everyone!