Tag Archives: family

Be Careful What You Wish For

Posted on June 14, 2025 by joanienaz

The Good Part by Sophie Cousens is another exceptional novel that uses time travel to celebrate the ups and downs of life and our impatience to get to the good stuff. Published in November 2023 by Putnam, it’s more than … Continue reading →

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Postcards from California’s Central Coast

Posted on May 27, 2014 by joanienaz

On Mother’s Day weekend earlier this month, I drove across the state from the northern Sierra foothills near Auburn to the San Francisco Bay Area, and then down the coast to San Luis Obispo County. On the central coast leg … Continue reading →

Posted in nature, photography, travel | Tagged California, central coast, family, Morro Bay, nature, Nipomo, Oso Flaco Lake, photography, San Luis Obispo, travel | Leave a comment

When Thoughts Turn to Stuffing

Posted on November 26, 2013 by joanienaz

Thanksgiving is upon us, and it’s time to make turkey stuffing. This traditional dish is very personal. Each of us has our own concept of the perfect ingredients. My own version has evolved over the past three decades, but certain … Continue reading →

Posted in DIY, home, photography, sustainable living | Tagged baking, family, food, home, ingredients, recipe, stuffing, Thanksgiving, turkey | 1 Comment

Picture a Day #352 – Movie Night

Posted on December 30, 2012 by joanienaz

Last night I went to the movies with my oldest daughter. We drove across town to a tiny theatre which has been divided in two, but the size of the cinema made no difference. The movie we enjoyed transported us to another … Continue reading →

Posted in art, history, picture a day, writing | Tagged art, entertainment, family, inspiration, Les Miserables, movie review, postaday, Victor Hugo | Leave a comment

Picture a Day #348 – A Christmas Puzzle

Posted on December 25, 2012 by joanienaz

The Christmas holiday is an opportunity to return to childhood. For many of us that is a mixed blessing. Buy it’s still fun to play games and act like a kid. Puzzles can be an entertaining way to spend a rainy … Continue reading →

Posted in DIY, home, photography, picture a day | Tagged entertainment, family, hobbies, holiday, home, photography, postaday, puzzle | 2 Comments

Picture a Day #347 – Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 24, 2012 by joanienaz

The holidays are a time for family and friends, good conversation, and enjoying the company of those you care about. It’s getting harder to collect all of my family in the same place at the same time these days, but … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #343 – Home for the Holidays

Posted on December 20, 2012 by joanienaz

It’s hard to believe the winter holidays are almost here, especially when I have marigolds blooming in the planter box on my porch. I’m cleaning and packing, preparing to go home for a two week break. It’s true that teachers … Continue reading →

Posted in home, nature, photography, picture a day | Tagged family, holiday, home, marigolds, nature, photography, postaday, starting over, teaching | Leave a comment

Picture a Day #342 – Holiday Travel

Posted on December 20, 2012 by joanienaz

I caught sight of this jet passing overhead in the afternoon, and it reminded me of my traveling son. He is flying through the midwestern storm today, on his way to New York. I can close my eyes and see a … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #275 – National Novel Writing Month-My Journey

Posted on October 7, 2012 by joanienaz

This has been a busy year for me. I wrote my first novel during National Novel Writing Month last November. I revised, edited, and self-published my young adult novel, Willy’s Magic, as an e-book in February of this year. During … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #274 – Stuffed Peppers!

Posted on October 6, 2012 by joanienaz

We were planning on having Sloppy Joes for supper tonight. Then I saw red bell peppers at the market, 4 for a dollar. My husband Sam and I concocted our own recipe (sort of), incorporating both. Stuffed Peppers, Sloppy Joe … Continue reading →