Mozart and Vivaldi are the two classical composers who’s music touched my life. Among all the classical concerts our choir had, Mozart’s Requiem (we did both by Fauré and Duruflé) and Vivaldi’s Christmas… Read More
The history of Jingletown begins with its name, originating from a habit of nearby mill workers, largely males of Azorean Portuguese background, who would jingle the coins from a week’s work in their pockets as they… Read More
Photos from my visit to Earl Burns Miller, Japanese Garden in Long Beach, CA. The garden is a hybrid art form that combines typical elements of Japanese garden design within the context of… Read More
In my previous blogs, I covered the topics of eating healthy food, organic in particular. How about fitness? Exercise is important to burn the calories and keep the body in shape and in… Read More
It’s spring once again, my favorite time of the year. The flowers are blooming, the weather is not too hot nor too cold. What a beautiful season! It just rained in 2 consecutive… Read More
I went to Micheltorena Community Garden to get herbs that I will plant in our garden. I’d like to try growing my own herbs for cooking. That way, I’m sure that it is… Read More
A cup of coffee now have a new meaning to me. I can actually do something for the sake of humanity by drinking Fair Trade coffees. So what is Fair Trade all about?… Read More
It was such a big surprise when my aunt dropped by and brought me some delicious Filipino food! My aunt is from Bicol (Luzon island) where the famous Mayon Volcano is. Most of… Read More
Is it just a L.A. thing? I get it all the time. Some people think I like organic because I live in Los Angeles…. I grew up in the Philippines and every summer,… Read More
Dinner with my friends at Shish Kabab Show restaurant at Moraga, Ca. Miki and Vivian Erez moved to the Lamorinda area twelve years ago from Tel Aviv, Israel. They have always dreamed of how… Read More
