I took this photo when I was driving home. The color was so amazing I had to pull over and snap it. Does a beautiful sunset, a cute baby or a wild animal grab your attention? Back in the day, when I was in college, I took a couple of photography classes. Things were more…
Author: Reggi Allder
Do You Have a Favorite Vacation Destination?
Hey, summer is coming. I’m always looking for a new place to visit. Where do you enjoy going? I look forward to reading your ideas. In California, I like the Sonoma Wine Country and Monterey/ Carmel by the Sea and Lake Tahoe. As a kid I went to those places. I remember touring Jack London’s…
Exercise. Who hasn’t been told to do more?
Of course, there are many reasons to exercise: Help control weight Improve mood Boost energy Promote better sleep Fun However, the busier my daily agenda, the less likely I am to want to attend a class or watch an exercise video. And in the winter when the weather is awful, well, what better reason to…
7 Classic Christmas Movies to Watch
Hi all, Happy Holidays! What do Cameron Diaz, Bruce Willis, Kate Winslet and Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer have in common? My mother was a film buff and I learned to love movies from her. One of my fondest memories is staying up late to watch classic movies with her. My dad went to bed…
Do you like to cook / bake?
Most of the year, I don’t spend a lot of time making meals. Only my hubby and I are home. So, many of our dinners are quick and easy, with veggies, salad and some type of protein, no sauces, gravies or casseroles. Though I like them, they take too long to prepare. Still, as the…
Autumn a Time of Plenty
The cooler weather is here. I enjoy the fall breeze, and the harvest moon. With my smart phone, I take photos of the trees changing from green to yellow and orange. Of course, eating the autumn crops is something the whole family enjoys, squash, pumpkins, carrots, and apples of many types–yum! Sometimes, it is easy…
Do you love romantic suspense?
A reader as well as a writer, I like the mix of danger and romance. Statistics show I’m not alone. Romantic suspense books are popular sellers. I’ve often wonder why we love a dash, or should I say a slash of suspense with our romance. I guess a psychologist could answer that. However, for me,…
Unconditional Love. Isn’t that the dream of everyone? By Reggi Allder
Since the beginning of the covid virus, some isolation from family and friends has been the norm. Our pets took on more importance in our lives. They kept us company when no one else could and were glad to see us no matter our mood. To many people the cat is the animal in the…
Happy Holidays to everyone! Need an easy pie recipe? By Reggi Allder
I was thinking about our family this Christmas season. We zoomed last year, but this year we are all vaccinated. So, we will have a very small group at home with the windows open and indoor masks when not eating. Baking is a joy for me. I used to do a lot, but since spending…
Do you enjoy scary stories, books and wine?
Fall is a wonderful time of year. Here on the west coast the large harvest moon lights the night. Though the weather is still warm, the nights are cooler and the leaves have changed to glorious autumn colors. The full moon also brings Halloween, a time of ghost and goblins, also, scary stories on TV…