PUBLISHER’S NOTE . . . 2024
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HAPPY FATHER'S DAY! "A father is one who carries pictures where his money used to be." Unknown Author
Dear Life Bites Readers, I wish to honor all the great men who influenced my life, especially the men I was never married to who just cared, imparted knowledge, and opened doors for me along the way to help me be the best Bonnie I could be. They include religious, professors, publishers, bosses, friends, writers, photographers and many beloved family members. I loved my dad, who passed in 1982, and appreciate more today than ever what he went through as a victim of PTSD when he returned from battle as a US Marine fighting in the entire Pacific Campaign in WWII. His love and kindness will be an inspiration to me always. My thanks to the ocean of great men that I never knew who totally inspired me throughout history by their contributions of honor, truth and dedication to my country all the things I love. Men who inspired me to be the best I could be in every way. God Bless you all and I thank you so much. This month, as an admin board member for City of Santa Barbara Sister Cities Committee I will be attending the All Americas Summit in San Antonio Texas at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, where members from around the world will convine to share information, friendship and inspiration. Looking forward to touring the Alamo, Missions and taking a cruise along the Riverwalk. HEROES: I wish to continue to honor all the first responders, medical professionals and hospital staff members who worked so hard to save so many lives throughout the US and continue to do so following the pandemic. These special people have given so much to those suffering and dying from this virus; often their own lives and there are really no words to describe the gratitude I feel and the sympathy I continue to feel for the families of those who passed during the pandemic. I invite you to re-visit happy times at Villa d'Este on Lake Como, and enjoy first hand my unforgettable times at this majestic hotel and the amazing staff members who will be in my heart forever. Villa d'Este Gardens Lake Como Italy
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California Strawberry Festival 2024
See our coverage of the fantastic 38th Annual California Strawberry Festival at Ventura Fair Grounds, and other favorites around our home town, including the Greek Festival, Artichole Festival in Monterey and Restaurant Week in Carmel by the Sea. Looking forward to seeing dear friend Carrie at Hofsas House this month.
Kudos to Santa Barbara FoodBank who have been providing food to seniors and families in the Santa Barbara County ongoing through the Corona Virus Pandemic and continue to do so. This group is renowned for providing brown bag service and additional lunch programs for seniors, as well as lunches for school children during the year, but they have gone beyond every expectation to keep the needy fed during our most difficult of times. Bravo!!
Paris OLYMPICS 2024 almost here! Let the Games Begin and let us bring home some gold this year.
___________________________________________________________________ Travel News: Viking Cruiuses now being booked into 2024-25 with great new ships and exciting destinations. See Travel section for details.
Please support PBS.org and keep wonderful programming like Masterpiece Theatre, children's education content and international news ongoing. Their new season is starting and we want to enjoy all the great shows for another year.
Happy Birthday to my daughter Kathleen, May 30, and Granddaughter Natasha, June 6 Be kind to the Dad in your life and perhaps use the recipes in our issue to please him, especially the Chile Relleno from Doc's in Taos, NM below, or grill him an Omaha steak using McCormick spices.
We hope your Father's Day is peaceful, happy and filled with love. God bless and we thank you for joining us this month. Look for summer holiday hints and party ideas in our July issue, which will be devoted to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness as our Country has rebounded from an insurrection, and quarantines and closures resulting from Corona Virus. Happy Birthday to Johhny Depp (June 9) a favorite. Clearly this new year brings him good things and more love. Cannes was a new beginning for the talented actor and he's off.
Cordially, Bonnie Carroll Publisher/Editor (14).jpg)
The Historic Taos Inn Chile Relleno Ingredients: 12 Rellenos 5 lbs of shredded jack & cheddar cheeses 1 red onion diced 1 bunch of cilantro-finely chopped 1/8 cup of cumin 1 1/4 cups of Blue Cornmeal 2 cups of all-purpose flour 1 egg 1 beer Water to texture Should stick to finger and drip off slowly. Procedure: - deep fry chiles until skins turn white
- Peel Chiles
- Stuff
- Batter and roll into the crushed tortilla chips
- Deep fry to completion
__________________________________________________________________ LIFE BITES NEWS . . . Who We Are LBN Staff 2024 Bonnie Carroll, Publisher/Editor writebc@aol.com Rosalie Frances, Contributor, tolifebites.com Mary Hilton, Content Contributor/Marketing Director Maryhilton, tolifebites@aol.com Cody Hilton, Teen Times Columnist tolifebites@aol.com Natasha Melikoff, Canada Reporter writebc@aol.com Mike OConnell, Photo/Video Director/Contributor tolifebites@aol.com Isabella D'Angelo, Rome Correspondent tolifebites@aol.com Additional contributing writers/photographers are included on an individual issue basis. Please contact the editor with questions regarding journalist assignments. Email: writebc@aol.com Website: Cyberindustries.com LBN Email contact preferred please, writebc@aol.com
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