these parents are nuts

Coe made a new friend at the park today. Darling little girl who was maybe 2 years old. While Coe is the sweetest, most gentle thing in the world, notContinue reading “these parents are nuts”

sharing has benefits

This past weekend I worked at the NW Food & Wine show.  Super fun event.  Got to try great food and great beverages. I tasted a bounty of pates, soContinue reading “sharing has benefits”

trying to understand dating

In my ongoing pursuit of knowledge about the opposite sex I have met a few new gentlemen (purely in pursuit of knowledge, cocktails are a bonus). I’ve always hated “dating”.Continue reading “trying to understand dating”

ugghhh…responsibility

What I should have done… What I did instead…

Where were you?

I told you kids about Crafter Kristen’s Crazy Crafter’s Night.  Well, after a day of bottling at the distillery I was ready for some good girl time. We all cameContinue reading “Where were you?”

Bacon + Vodka = BFF

Do I need to say any more that title? I applewood smoked 2 cups of Portland 88 Vodka for 40 minutes.  Then used the smoked vodka to make one ofContinue reading “Bacon + Vodka = BFF”

mmmm mac & cheese

It was a dark and stormy night.  Not really, it was clear and cool and the kiddies were all decked out in costumes.  How else should I celebrate Halloween thanContinue reading “mmmm mac & cheese”

STD’s

When you live somewhere for a long time, you forget to look up and see what’s right in front of you.  It’s nice when you run into someone you haven’tContinue reading “STD’s”

I know just how this guy feels…

Anyone who has ever signed up for online dating has thought this.   Thanks to sis-in-law for this awesome and most apt comic after Bambi. The funny thing is, withContinue reading “I know just how this guy feels…”