One of our family rituals, chez Freberg, is an annual trek to Paso Robles for the Midstate Fair. For the uninitiated, this event combines a lot of 4-H events with shows by major talent (Rod Stewart and Toby Keith this year), a midway, lots of weird food (do people really Read more…
My schedule doesn’t allow me too much time to indulge in domestic interests, so fortunately, Mr. F is willing and able to serve as master of the kitchen. Unfortunately, he is SO good that we are on Jenny Craig! I had to work around his latest project, Boston Cream Pie Read more…
My readers and students know that sports are important to me….August 30th is not only my birthday (#56…woo hoo), but it is also the opening game for the USC Trojans (at Virginia). Two days later, the UCLA Bruins swing into action against Tennessee. I know where Karen (a Trojan Read more…
Mr. F and I braved today’s very weird (for San Luis Obispo) weather–it was 111 degrees today–to take our usual two walks a day. People did give us some incredulous looks. For our after-dinner walk, we take a circuit that often brings us by a large, colorful, and interesting trailer parked Read more…
I hope that everyone takes a minute away from the barbeque and the beach to remember our soldiers today. Mr. F was in Hawaii this week to visit our own favorite soldier. Kristin had her Change of Command ceremony after serving as company commander for over 25 months. Her soldiers Read more…