Life in Memphis was not what I had hoped for or planned on. Then to top it off there was a pandemic. Good thing I have my two awesome cats and really like being alone. The first year of the pandemic, I was perfectly content to hang at home. Into year two, I got aContinue reading “and then there was a pandemic…”
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looking back at bliss
I leave for work when it’s dark. When I get home it’s almost dark. Tonight it is raining so hard, we are all concerned about getting washed away. So, going out to take pictures is not high on my priority list. What does my bliss look like?! I really had to give this some thought. IContinue reading “looking back at bliss”
Take two…
A while ago I mentioned going to the local WP Meetup and how I had nothing in common with the folks there. As much as I am the techie geek among my circle, these folks spoke a completely different language. Growing up I was always the weird kid. I was the only Jew in myContinue reading “Take two…”
Grillin’ while chillin’
We are having some of the most gorgeous weather. Not a cloud in sight, but it is COLD! The morning started with a good layer of frost and then as the sun came out, it warmed up to a balmy 41*. Since I didn’t get to my to-do list when my December vacation took aContinue reading “Grillin’ while chillin’”
I’ll take Nookie for $100
Last year for my birthday, I gave myself a cooking class as my gift. We all have those things we fear or are too intimidated to tackle. I had heard so many horror stories about making gnocchi that I certainly wasn’t going to try it without a little hand holding. Caprial & John offer cookingContinue reading “I’ll take Nookie for $100”
what are you reading?
I’ve mentioned before how much I love my library. Multnomah County Library even has an app. How cool is that?! I meet some hot guy in a bar and we get to talking about Tolstoy and Gorey and I can just add books to my reserve list right there. (we won’t discuss the rudeness ofContinue reading “what are you reading?”
Burrito Bowls
Canned beans are so passe. I don’t know where the great fear of dried beans came from, but it’s over-rated. In my journey of culinary exploration I’ve been playing with different recipes, different beans and different methods. So far my favorite has been pinto beans from Cooking Dude. As you will learn if you continueContinue reading “Burrito Bowls”
Lula Harp 