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So This Is Midlife

Posted on August 17, 2017 by

​​ ​ So, this is how it feels like to be 45 years old.  Never in a million years would I predict that I’d perform on stage again.  In college, I danced with our campus Modern Dance Company; even won a scholarship to dance … Continue reading →

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Here’s Something for Santa… and His Reindeers

Posted on December 24, 2015 by

Happy holidays, everyone!  May you celebrate this holiday season with those you love and cherish.  And above all, ENJOY it whenever and however you can!  

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Birthday Pictures: Mini Celebration

Posted on July 1, 2015 by

My all-time favorite author, Haruki Murakami, has an anthology called “Birthday Stories“.  I am re-reading it right now.  This inspired me to start a post series called “Birthday Pictures”, where I keep a collection of photos from various birthday celebrations … Continue reading →

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Love Wins

Posted on June 29, 2015 by

Even the Venice sky was celebrating last night!

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Sunday afternoons are best spent with good friends…

Posted on June 8, 2015 by

…and yummy treats! EATS: Afternoon Tea Sandwiches Makes 4 serving Ingredients: 8 oz mascarpone cheese 1/2 tsp minced garlic 1 1/2Tbs fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 1/2 Tbs fresh dill 1 1/2 tsp fresh squeezed lemon juice 1 1/2 tsp salt … Continue reading →

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EATS: Rainy Night Mexican Hot Chocolate

Posted on May 14, 2015 by

It’s raining in Los Angeles! With the rain drops falling softly outdoors and the headlights of cars swishing by, I whipped up this hot concoction for a cozy night.  Here is the recipe: EATS: Rainy Night Mexican Hot Chocolate Makes … Continue reading →

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Happy birthday to us!

Posted on March 23, 2015 by

I made my blog public two years ago, after a life-changing surgery rendered me bedbound for a couple of weeks.  I went from being a physician to a patient.  This transformation and healing process became the springboard for my desire to share … Continue reading →

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Christmas Was More Fun When I Was a Kid

Posted on December 23, 2014 by

Looking back on my Christmas List of 2013, I have to report that sadly nothing much has changed by ways of holiday stress.  People in the mall are still cranky and cars still pull up right behind me as I try to … Continue reading →

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