Archive for November, 2005
Indian Food coming to Monrovia
A new Indian restaurant is opening a couple of doors down from the Baked Potato Parlor (on the north side of the Krikorian Theater). Look for the opening on Friday night. I believe it will be called “Ice Spice Indian Cuisine.” YUM. I hope it’s good.
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Venice, Italy?
Nope. It’s Monrovia, California. Caffé Opera, to be exact. Had a
lovely dinner there tonight and noticed this devilish mask in the
rafters on the way out. Just had to take a snap. I love the openness
of the dining room, and the general ambiance. I highly recommend the
salad I had tonight: field greens with walnuts and goat cheese. The
walnuts were every so slightly sweet, the the goat cheese, highly
imaginative—it had been given a burnt sugary crust on one side.
Delicious!
Gallery Reception
This Saturday, our local art gallery, Segil Fine Arts, is holding an artist’s reception from 4-8 p.m. for what they are calling a “Small Works Show,” which will feature more than 100 new pieces of art measuring 9 x 12 or smaller, including ceramics, glass or sculpture. Wine, hors d’oeuvres and dessert will be served. Don’t miss an opportunity to get an affordable piece of fine art….For more info, visit the Segil Fine Art site. If you can’t make it on Saturday, the works will be on display through January 7th.
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I spotted this in a shop window while strolling down Myrtle the other
night. It makes me feel so cozy to see all the colored lights. I’ve
ordered some ear muffs for the first time so I can go on more evening
strolls as the nights get colder…
Sweet Kitty
This young cat is another of many that could use a home this holiday season….look at that beautiful face. I like the green eyes combined with the reddish brown nose! If interested, direct your inquiry to Gary White, DVM.
Run Away!
Ack. The stench of skunk is once again in the air. I seem to get one of these smelly visitors about once a week. And my dog (aka Tasmanian Devil) can’t seem to get enough of them and seems to provoke the poor things into spraying—on my porch, at the back door, outside my bedroom window. Anyone know of any good skunk “keep away” remedies? I’m a fresh air junkie and it just makes me gag! He does look kinda cute in this picture though, doesn’t he?
More Monrovia Paintings
My brother has started his own blog, and there are a couple more Monrovia paintings posted there. He is quite prolific, so I’ll try to keep up and post updates periodically.
No commentsIf you're fat, it's not your fault—not entirely, that is.
Most people are now aware of the dangers of trans fats, as labels have taken up the cause with “No Trans Fats” featured in prominent view, but it seems that another evil of eaters everywhere is “high fructose corn syrup.” Although most people would think of me as having a normal weight, I have noticed that when I let myself eat more prepared foods, the weight creeps up a little. If you are a label reader like I am, you already know how ubiquitious it this cheap ingredient is; if you are not a label reader, try it sometime and you may be astounded at how high fructose corn syrup seems to be in nearly everything from sodas to bread! It may very well be the culprit behind what is making you fat.
Try a Google search for “corn products” and “make you fat” and see what comes up. I’m going to experiment, and cut down on all things corn-related and see what happens. Read a bit more about this subject in the San Francisco Chronicle.
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There’s nothing better than witnessing dog joy. Before I had my own dog, I used to visit the dog park just to watch playful pups romp. After getting my own dog, it was with much disappointment that I realized she didn’t like playing with other dogs. Consequently, I’ve decided it’s time for me to add another dog to my family. My 12-year-old Shiba will likely ignore the new dog, but our little Schnauzer should welcome the addition. I’ve been trying to decide whether or not to get another rescue, or to get a purebred puppy. I love Shiba Inus, but in an effort to keep animal hair down, I may go for a non-shedding breed. I am thinking of a Standard Poodle. They have such nice personalities. Doesn’t this photo just make you happy?
A Home for the Holidays
This little guy is available for adoption through through Lifeline
for Pets and is being held at VCA Santa Anita animal hospital. For more information, contact Gary White DVM.
Glowy night shot
Our local theater looks so pretty and glowy at night. We’re coming
into movie season and I’m going to be making many trips to their box
office. Can’t wait to see “Memoirs of a Geisha.”
