We had an unusually quiet Fourth of July weekend. Not ones for crowds, we don’t go to fireworks displays but this year, I didn’t even drive the entire weekend, which was quite nice, considering the idiot drivers we’ve (nearly) run into lately! Saturday, we watched Independence Day (silly, full of plot holes, but quirky fun!) while noshing hot dogs, bacon cheddar potato salad, and apple pie a la mode. Sunday, we vegged out. It’s good to relax with no agenda sometimes.

We’ve been trying to convince ourselves to adopt the Mediterranean diet, so we’re planning to start slow and get ourselves used to eating and shopping in a whole new way. Any recipes or suggestions appreciated!

The Muck

Ready for a batch of pictures? The Muckenthaler Cultural Center in Fullerton (CA) is hosting More Than Love: The Life and Art of Natalie Wood. Consisting of photos, artwork by Wood and others, and movie memorabilia, it continues through August 21.

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