Will I See You At The #RedDotAuction On May 9?

I can feel the steering bar of this sled in my hands as I recall racing down the snow-covered hill of the golf course many years ago as a little girl.  Do your kids sled?

Such a beautiful path to explore!

I love your stories about artists from OC to LA and beyond. Any new artist spots in OC? Or artist sightings?

Thank you!  There is a new spot for families, singles and anyone in between to access their inner artists.  Please visit my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/SeeJaneExplore?ref=tn_tnmn and check out pictures of my GrandGirls and GrandNiece painting a mural at a fabulous new OC art spot.

"I love little children, and it is not a slight thing when they, who are fresh from God, love us." Charles Dickens

Oh, I do want to dive in that pool!!

Infinity pool at Monaco Suites in Boracay Island, Philippines (by noldskie).

Father's Day Conundrum

OK!  It's almost here.  Sunday, June 17, is Father's Day.  Have you selected a gift for your Dad?  If you buy him a tie, I understand.  There certainly are some gorgeous ties out there in stores.

How about adding a one-on-one customized adventure that you and your Dad can share?

To learn how to co-create a custom Passport with Dad, please visit my website, http://www.SeeJaneExplore.com

Oh, we will be seeing this many times in the coming months!!

Baseball season brings out the beast in people. Original drawing of an umpire and a baseball coach arguing, by Chuck Jones, graphite on MGM note paper, 10” x 8”, circa 1963-1970. 

Beautiful, fresh and luscious carrots from Santa Monica Farmer's Market.

Happy 19 years!!

(Bunnies and Sunshine)

Easter is coming up! And it’s a terrible time for pet store bunnies!

Rabbits are marketed as “easy”, short-lived, starter pets, especially during the Easter holidays, but that couldn’t be farther from the truth! A healthy, well cared for bunny can live just as long as the average cat or dog- 10-12 years!

What’s more, they have more complex needs than a cat or a dog. Rabbits are prey animals and do not behave or show affection in the same way as predators like cats and dogs; they don’t deal well with being outside-only animals; they can get sad if they’re on their own and don’t receive enough attention; and if they’re bought as a male and female couple, they can start reproducing from as early as 5-6 months of age, and they can carry multiple litters at the same time!

They have a specialised diet (NOT carrots!), need a specialised living area (unless you want all your things to get chewed up!), and they need specialised vets! Caring for them costs as much as caring for a dog!

They’re a big responsibility!

This Easter, Make Yours Chocolate!