Posted by Loulou on Jul 8, 2025 | 16 comments

Well, mama doesn’t usually publish long pieces, but this one is fun, and I was still being catnapped to Italy from my new secure status in my little village home, but I thought you might enjoy the rerun with its recipes for summer dishes, Tonnato Time – Summer in the City Everyone is worried about me because I’m lethargic. And why not?...

Posted by Loulou on Jul 7, 2025 | 14 comments

❤️ Our hearts go out to Texas and the loss of so many. No words suffice for this tragedy. ******** Our spark today is from Victor Hugo: Adversity makes men, and prosperity makes monsters.” The United States of America became a nation of people who overcame powerful adversity to create a strong and influential country that would come to the aid of others...

Posted by Loulou on Jul 6, 2025 | 16 comments

  Don’t tell me that Big Abominable Bill passed!!!! Sunday...

Posted by Loulou on Jul 5, 2025 | 14 comments

Well, mama found this wonderful effect on Lunapic, of course, and it’s called Adventure. Maybe I’m about to have one, non? You never know around here… Mama is having one for sure. After 98.6 degrees earlier, it rained! Now it has stopped and tomorrow is another HOT day. Go figure… ***** We are so very sad about the Guadalupe River...

Posted by Loulou on Jul 4, 2025 | 22 comments

Well, mama filled in today. They are handing out earplugs where I am and I’m in line for my pair! Hey, you guys, I’m an XS, I think. Silly whisker shot! ***** 1. My plans for July 4th include __a little grilled chicken with rosemary and garlic and memories of and reflections on how we became the USA! 2. I __LOVE the art of fireworks, but not...

Posted by Loulou on Jul 3, 2025 | 16 comments

Uh, could the weatherpeople up there send a bit more AC? This garden is simmering… ***** For you, as always, and above all, thanks always  for you! For a blooming hibiscus that always fools us as it lies asleep in winter. For a second rose-bloom because of this heat. For a cool breeze today from the sea. For the upcoming Women’s March tomorrow....

Posted by Loulou on Jul 2, 2025 | 14 comments

We have computers up here….I’m writing my Senator and Congress-person. We have no words today for what is happening to those on Medicaid, social programs to help the needy, the addition to an already HUGE deficit,.no words. If you read Ms Cox report, you will see that when you thought things could not get worse, they are doing just that. A...

Posted by Loulou on Jul 1, 2025 | 19 comments

Mama says we can’t hide from what is happening…. Please take a look. Your health is being manipulated by the administration and a heath quack named Kennedy. I have to publish this when it conerns all of us. ALL of us. On a happier note: Mama ate these in Italy long ago where she found them often on the counter at food shops, ready to nibble. 1...