Monthly Archives: August 2011

For Shoe-er

Posted on August 31, 2011 by yesindede

Reminder to self: Think twice when making cavalier bets after martinis and 2 bottles of wine. The wager developed after a discussion on shoes. I had read an article in O Magazine on storage. A woman had optioned to put her favorite most … Continue reading →

Posted in Buying, Drink, Happiness, Life, Shoe Down, Uncategorized, women | Tagged Footwear, Fun, Humor, Life, Musings, Shoes, Slippers, women | Leave a comment

Happy to be Home

Posted on August 23, 2011 by yesindede

It’s usually wonderful to come home. Last night was no exception. Husband, kitties, dog, clean house, flowers, familiar furnishings…all put on their best to welcome me back. It’s only been weeks but it felt like months. These dahlias greeted me … Continue reading →

Posted in flowers, Happiness, Hawaii, Life, Uncategorized | Tagged dahlias, flowers, Hawaii, Life, Van Gough painting | Leave a comment

Orchids Galore

Posted on August 5, 2011 by yesindede

The 59th Hilo Orchid Society Show & Sale opened to the public this morning. Orchid Safari is this year’s theme. As usual, the Orchid Society showcases thousands of flowers in glorious explosive colors and species. As diverse as the flowers were … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, flowers, Fun, Happiness, Hawaii, Lucky You Live Hawaii, orchids, Uncategorized, Whimsy | Tagged acasallis cyanea, Culture, flowers, Fun, Hawaii, Hilo Orchid Society 2011, Life, Lucky Me, miltonia, Orchid, phalaenopsis, Prosperity, ryncostylis retusa | Leave a comment

August Arrives with another Sleepover

Posted on August 2, 2011 by yesindede

Summer welcomes August with a smile and I am still smiling too. I returned from an overnight visit to an organic coffee farm devotedly run by my friends Hillery and Eric. We had been talking of this visit for…say…15 years … Continue reading →