Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Meditation Garden


There was no arguing with the panorama from this Meditation Garden.

year in review


The back room of the Sky Suite was the perfect place to do my year in review.

Quiet Room


I don't think I had been in Ojai Retreat's Quiet Room, essentially a library.


 

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Ojai Retreat revisited


Love this place!




Sky Suite


The Sky Suite: a fantastic room to stay in, especially as a place to reflect on the passing year. I've only stayed in one other room at the Ojai Retreat and I have nothing but good things to say about the place. It was time for a re-visit!




Bungalow Shops

Sometimes while enjoying a coffee at Java and Joe's, you accidentally discover, or rather uncover, the existence of the Bungalow Shops.

Monday, January 19, 2026

garam masala


A top-notch stocking stuffer. I was aware of this from the old "Curry Festival" collection. Given all the recent reports of toxins found in spices, this appears to be a superior brand.