Monthly Archives: December 2011

Happy Holidays

Posted on December 28, 2011 by susanvida

I always find that period between Thanksgiving and New Years one filled with angst.    Too much shopping, too many unhappy-looking people buying things they can’t afford, and just too much tension.  There are often high expectations all too often resulting … Continue reading →

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Mercatbar

Posted on December 18, 2011 by susanvida

Having sufficiently recovered from a head cold, I decided to start my day with a bit of exercise.  Thanks to Dynamic Strength Training, of Eagle Rock, California, we have equipped ourselves with a very effective home gym and know how … Continue reading →

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So, Just how did we get here?

Posted on December 11, 2011 by susanvida

So I ask you, “  How do an ordinary  LA couple like Susan and Martin Kaplan end up at a “Cata de chocolate” at La Cuchara Mágica in Valencia, Spain?”  I guess that’s a long story that shows you never … Continue reading →

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Waking Up Is Hard to Do

Posted on December 10, 2011 by susanvida

After a 2:00 AM bedtime, getting up for a Friday morning hair appointment was a bit of a challenge. Thursday evening we had a lovely dinner at the home of Brian and Ofelia and then made our way  to Café … Continue reading →

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It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas

Posted on December 4, 2011 by susanvida

While I seem more than willing to shop for things for the house,  I am not crazy about clothes shopping for me.  However,  with the encouragement and company  of Zahava, I decided to meet the challenge of the day – … Continue reading →

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The Ladies Who Lunch

Posted on December 3, 2011 by susanvida

Yesterday I spent a delightful 3 hours over lunch at Refugio with my friend Zahava.  We had met here in Valencia 3 years ago at Yom Kippur services.  Each time I have returned, we have caught up with each other.  … Continue reading →

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Busy Days

Posted on December 2, 2011 by susanvida

Wednesday I decided it would be a good day to make lunch at home. We had picked up some veal and mushrooms the day before.  This inspired me to sauté up some mushrooms with garlic and then add a little … Continue reading →

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