it’s Margarita weather!

The last few summers here in Oregon have been woefully inadequate.  I’m from a sun loving state, so I need a couple good months of sun to replenish my vitamin D.  This summer has been exactly what I needed!  We’ve had a marathon run of cool mornings that turn into gloriously hot afternoons.  I’ve beenContinue reading “it’s Margarita weather!”

these work responsibilities are getting in the way of fun

Oh the rough job I have.  Last minute email pleading we need you to go out to dinner.  Well, you know me.  There is nothing I hate MORE than going out to dinner.  Fine.  I’m a team player.  I’ll help out just this once.  Don’t even think of making a habit of this kind ofContinue reading “these work responsibilities are getting in the way of fun”

Bond, Jane Bond

In the 1953 Casino Royale, our hero Mr Bond invents a new drink.  The Vesper. “A dry martini,” Bond said. “One. In a deep champagne goblet.” “Oui, monsieur.” “Just a moment. Three measures of Gordon’s, one of vodka, half a measure of Kina Lillet. Shake it very well until it’s ice-cold, then add a large thin slice ofContinue reading “Bond, Jane Bond”