Moorpark H.S. at Camarillo H.S. Basketball Game

Tues.-Thurs., January 17-19, 2023 

My Mother's health continues to be an up-and-down, day-to-day issue as we continue to be with her in her Pasadena skilled nursing facility.

Because Laurie had a scheduled oral surgery on Wednesday, I did not go to Pasadena but instead used most of the day to tend to her post-operation, drug induced lethargy. By the evening she was back to herself.

Michael and Jacob came over to the house to see how she was doing. Once they saw that, though a bit sleepy, she was doing just fine, Jacob announced . . .

" . . I thirst for basketball!"

It was Youth Night at Camarillo H.S. for the Scorpions Boys Basketball game vs. the Moorpark H.S. Musketeers.

All elementary school and middle school students were allowed into the game for free if they were accompanied by an adult.

Laurie gave us her approval to go, so off we went!

It was 0-0 at the opening tip but

that would not be the score for long

It was a loosely called game by the

refs which led to bodies on the floor often

In the end, the Scorpions proficient three point shooting was too much for the Musketeers.

Final Score: Camarillo 74 - Moorpark 46

Jacob had a lot of fun with his friends at the game making it a worthwhile evening for all of us.

On Thursday, Michael was able to join me on my visit to see his Grandmother. I believe that seeing Michael was a solid boost to her spirits.

Afterwards, Michael and I opted to hit one of our favorite Los Angeles spots.

Iconic The Original Philippe

Home of French Dipped Sandwiches

Ever since Covid, the traditional

long tables that sat here for decades

have been removed

Come to think of it, I've never ordered a steaming hot bowl of Dolores chili

 

I would NEVER even think of trying

their pickled pig's feet

The double-dipped New York pastrami sandwich with bleu cheese, a slice of apple pie and one of Philippe's signature lemonades made for a great dining experience.

A Contreras Family Tradition

After every visit to Philippe's, we stop at their candy/souvenir counter near the exit to buy and share a roll of delicious Butter Rum Lifesavers.

Some family traditions are much better than others.

Sometimes the Facebook provides one with an unexpected surprise like this one . . .

My favorite all-time Los Angeles Ram
starring in his own 1953 biopic

I'm sure that this excellent film won numerous Academy Awards that year.

The 2023 UW Husky Schedule

was announced

The month of November will be tough with games at USC, vs. Utah, at Oregon State and vs. Washington State for the Apple Cup.

These will be difficult waters to navigate. 

Reading Is FUNdamental!

An excellent post-WWI yarn from an English

author who now lives in nearby Ojai