This month was busy for both of us and we are squeaking our pieces in right at the end. A lady stands ready for a moment about to take place. Her elegance emanates with each bead, with each curl. Dressed, quite literally, for the occasion, she is a lively statue of beauty.

The other night, as I made cashew cheese for our calzones, I had a good amount leftover and wanted to use it instead of putting it in the fridge. I thought it would be a great way to use up some mushrooms that needed to be eaten. I stuffed them with the leftover cashew cheese, basil, artichokes, olives, hemp seeds, salt, and pepper. Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 15-20 minutes, depending on the size of your mushroom caps. So, I finally did it! With the masa mixed, .

And the better bonus, we have more room in the garage now. Then it might be harder.

Through an online site called ConversationExchange. com, the girls and I have connected with a couple Japanese ladies here in San Diego. It turns out they are both Navy wives.

The smile on her face was enough to make my heart happy. Washing and brushing will be so much easier. And something that can make her that happy, that easily, is good in my book.