Snowed in

We have been snowed in since Thursday evening.  While I was delighted to have a few days trapped indoors, the one who was the happiest about this situation was Ginger.Continue reading “Snowed in”

quiet evenings

I have finally gotten some balance in my schedule.  I get home most days by 5pm and I have this nice chunk of time in the evenings.  But what toContinue reading “quiet evenings”

the well is dry…

I have been on a three week road trip, painted most of my house, restored my beloved vanagon and I can find nothing to write about.  At least my creativeContinue reading “the well is dry…”

to-do list or not to-do list

Do you ever have a morning where you just can’t get out of bed? Well, I am having that summer. I slept for the first full week of summer vacation.Continue reading “to-do list or not to-do list”

Summer vacation

Oh how time flies! I cannot believe this year is more than half over!  Since my summer vacation began three weeks ago, I have caught up on months of lostContinue reading “Summer vacation”

a moment that feels stolen

I’m sitting on my front porch basking in the sun looking at weeds that need to be pulled and pretty little starts waiting to be planted. All the while, I’m enjoyingContinue reading “a moment that feels stolen”

home again, home again…

I am so far behind… I’ve got pictures and projects to post galore I sit and stare at a computer until I’m bored I’ve started a dozen posts before IContinue reading “home again, home again…”

paint a picture

If a picture is worth a thousand words, let me paint a picture that may leave you speechless. I had dinner with a friend the other evening and I sawContinue reading “paint a picture”

coming up for air

literally and figuratively…  I have been fussed at for going radio silent, so I will confess I have been down with the worst cold I have had in years.  Really,Continue reading “coming up for air”

I raise my martini to…

I love Mark Bittman.  I love that he keeps us informed about food and culture.  I love that he talks to everyone.  I am especially pleased that he reminds usContinue reading “I raise my martini to…”