Casa in January

After the holidays it was good to get back on a regular schedule. Casa work days find interesting things blooming in January. Here are some photos I took recently.

We are planning for a World War II exhibit at the Casa and had an information gathering meeting this week for anyone in the surrounding communities who were involved or had family members with stories to tell. I invited my Mom as she was a 'Rosie the Riveter"during the war. It was a really interesting meeting to hear stories first hand. She is sitting with Bob, a faithful Casa volunteer and garden club member.

Happy New Year!!!

We spent New Years Eve in Tehachapi. Daughter Michelyn and hubby Derek live in this quaint town in the mountains about 3 hours drive from us. It was an escape to the country for us with skunks scampering across the driveway and deer staring back at you while on a walk.
But most importantly, being with Michelyn and Derek, knowing that the road does go both ways. They travel the 3 hours-one way- many times during the year to participate in family gatherings, both for Derek's family and ours. We really appreciate their dedication to keeping connected with family hugs.

I took this shot this morning. See the deer? Mother, and 2 little ones. There were 5 of them around.

Last night we celebrated dinner out then went to a good bye party at a favorite Tehachapi hang out for Hot Chocolate, Coffee and local music and readings. A special local place is closing. Sad for the locals.

Inside the favorite hang out "Mama Hill A Beans," musicians were getting ready for the next performance. I love live music too and experienced another community supporting local talent and felt the community spirit. Hope someone picks up where Hill-a-Beans was forced to leave.

Arrived back home, taking Christmas decorations down and the sunset was so beautiful!!!
Here we come...2010!!!