This pandemic has been tough. Being alone, isolated has been difficult. Most mornings I ask myself, “What you going to do today Jude?” In the beginning I was full of purpose. I made two flower planters, painted the trim on the garage. But slowly a heavy blanket of ennui encased me. The voice in my head kept repeating, “Why bother?” That’s why I was so happy that my … [Read more...]
Weekly Wandering: Hamilton’s House
I set out to visit Alexander Hamilton’s house on West 141 Street, New York City. The ride was an easy one from Brooklyn, the L to the A off at 145th and Nicolas Avenue. Being a decidedly downtown girl when I lived in NYC, I had never taken the A train so far north. Hamilton’s residence, aka The Grange, is a short walk from the subway to Hamilton Terrace. The house is rather … [Read more...]
Weekly Wanderings: Downtown LA Arts District
I am starting a new series called Weekly Wanderings and this week's its Downtown LA Arts District. I realized that I have a trove of pictures of my treks that have sat on a hard drive unpublished. So now I will be publishing them. Weekly Wanderings will be a combo of stills and short videos. Hope you enjoy. I love weeping … [Read more...]
Up the California Coast Road Trip: Part One
I needed to get out of myself. Thoughts spun around my head like a hamster in a wheel. I needed to shut my laptop and get the hell out of Dodge, specifically up the California Coast for a road trip. So rather spontaneously I reserved a room at the Alamo Motel and took off. Every destination would be rather random and unplanned. A step out of my comfort zone. I don’t know … [Read more...]
Rolled Stuffed Flank Steak
Looking for something to make that will warm you inside and out? Try this rolled stuffed flank steak, aka braciole. This recipe for rolled stuffed flank steak is so flavorful it will become a favorite before you know it. As a bit of a joke I brought this rolled stuffed flank steak to a Christmas cookie gathering that FBLA held recently. I made a lovely savory vegetarian yule … [Read more...]
